Island Community 2013
Where were you on August 5, 2013? Five years after the last community portrait, Islanders came together for a special panorama marking the 100th anniversary of the Ward’s Island Association. If you couldn’t make it, mark your calendars: the next portrait will be taken on Monday, August 6, 2018. Click image to view larger.
Map Time
2013 was a very good year for map turtles, their numbers have increased significantly. Here a tiny turtle, about four inches long, basks on a log in Snug Harbour.
Inside Job
A glimpse of the underside of a great egret’s wing, preening itself off of Doughnut Island.
Eye to Eye
A cormorant prepares to swallow a catfish whole, after a long but ultimately futile struggle.
Swimming Lessons
A member of the Parks staff, arriving at work at 6:44AM, caught this coyote swimming from Hanlan’s Point to the IYC. Photos by Kathy Gallagher: Click images to view larger.
CBC Poll: ‘Ruinway’ Expansion
An online CBC poll inadvertently calls the Island airport runway a ‘ruinway’ in a bit of a slip on their home page, as Porter seeks to extend the runways further by 200m. The poll (as of September 5 2013) can be found here.
New Bling
Canada Goose XC54 shows off her new neck tag, while sitting on her nest near Doughnut Island.
Early Arrival
One of the first arrivals of Spring 2013, a cedar waxwing (thanks Rob!) perches on a branch by the boardwalk.
Ol’ Blue Eyes
Taking a break from screeching like a broken car alarm, a goose shows off its stunning blue eyes on Centre Island.