Ice Track
William Inglis approaches Wards Island through thickening ice in the frozen inner harbour.
Ice Track II
William Inglis approaches Wards Dock through a track kept open in the ice, as twilight settles over the skyline.
Ghost Ship II
Passengers depart William Inglis at Wards Island dock in a driving blizzard. The lights on her second deck have been turned off to provide power to heaters in the wheelhouses, the William Inglis and her sisters were never designed to operate in winter.
Cold Approach
William Inglis slowly approaches Wards Island dock through accumulating ice, her bow adorned with icicles and snow.
A Wintery Inglis
Islanders wait to board the William Inglis in a December snowfall. Click image to view larger.
Ongiara Drydock
Ongiara finally makes her way into drydock, almost a month behind schedule. Pumpout of the drydock was estimated at 1-2 hours, but ended up lasting over four hours, finishing up long after dark.
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.
Crayfish Delight
A mink pauses momentarily on its way to dinner with a delectable crayfish, which it will consume entirely except for the legs.