Breakwall No More II
The south end of the eastern gap, in 2017 and 2018. Click image to view larger.
Bittern Surprise
A very rare surprise: a migrating American bittern attempts to hide in plain sight by standing tall and straight. It’s a very effective camouflage when they’re amongst the reeds, here not so much. This is only the second bittern that I’ve ever seen on the Island.
Bollard No More
PortsToronto (née the Toronto Port Authority) has begun removal of the northern portion of the eastern gap breakwall. Here the upper surface has been reduced to rubble, which will get moved to the south side of Tommy Thompson park. You can view it prior to demolition here and here.
Community Portrait 2018
The rain came down, the wind howled, but the intrepid crew of the beer garden remained undaunted. It’s already been ten years since the first modern community portrait in 2008, and fives years since the last in 2013, my how time flies. Thanks to all who braved the elements! It looks like the next community […]
Meet Molson
Meet Molson, more blandly known as Trumpeter Swan P24. Molson was hatched at Wye Marsh as part of their Trumpeter Swan program two years ago. All the hatchlings were named after breweries, hence the name Molson. Personally, I’m waiting for a flock of microbrews to migrate through at the end of the season.
Droop Wing I & II
A great blue heron droops its wings to cool off on an unseasonably hot October day.
October Juvenile
A juvenile black-crowned night heron perches in a tree on Doughnut Island. I haven’t seen night herons for a while now, it’s surprising to see juveniles still here.
Bumps on a Log III
A bale of ten turtles bask together in the low October light off of Doughnut Island. They’ve broken the unofficial record of six turtles in 2012 and five turtles in 2011.
Shape of the Future
An F-35 and P-51 Mustang fly in close formation at the Canadian International Air Show 2018. Click image to view larger.
F-35 Underbelly
Underneath the mach diamonds of an F-35 at the Canadian International Air Show 2018. Click image to view larger.
Lucas Buzz II
The Lucas Oil Pitts buzzes the William Lyon Mackenzie at the Canadian International Air Show 2018. Click image to view larger.
Formation Condensation
Condensation forms over USAF Thunderbird F-16s flying in formation at the Canadian International Air Show 2018. Click image to view larger.
Condensation Colours
Condensation forms a rainbow over an inverted USAF Thunderbird F-16 at the Canadian International Air Show. Click image to view larger.
F-16 Condensate
Condensation forms on the leading edges of a USAF Thunderbird F-16. Click image to view larger.
Close Formation
The snowbirds fly in close formation over the Island at the Canadian International Air Show 2018. Click image to view larger.
Past and Present
A P-51 Mustang and F-35 fly together against hazy skies at the Canadian International Air Show 2018. Click image to view larger.
Babes in the Woods
Some of the first Canada goose goslings rest on the shoreline of Forestry island.
Slider Damage 2018
A red-eared slider turtle injured by a boat prop, first imaged in 2016, appears to be healing nicely. Click image to view larger.