Robins

Robin nesting on road bicycle, Ward's Island, Toronto Island

Miele Mama

Apr 25, 2021 | Discuss

A robin nests on a road bicycle, a most interesting location to raise one’s young.

Robin puffed up against cold, Ward's Island, Toronto Island

Round Robin

Jan 10, 2018 | Discuss

A robin puffs itself up to keep warm during a -22°C cold snap.

Robin on Valentine's Day, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Eye on the Prize

Feb 16, 2016 | Discuss

A robin wonders why it’s here during a -25°C cold snap on Valentine’s Day, 2016.

Spring Robin, Centre Island, Toronto Islands

Round is a Shape

Mar 15, 2011 | Discuss

An extremely round First Robin of Spring roots around in the undergrowth of Centre Island, signalling the official start of Spring (equinox notwithstanding).

Robin Lashes

Jan 06, 2011 | Discuss

The delicate details of a robin’s face exemplifies the sharpness of Canon’s EF 300mm f/4 prime telephoto.

Female robin, Ward's Island, Toronto Islands

Hot Robin Mama

Dec 28, 2010 | Discuss

The distinctive markings of a female robin amongst Ward’s Island grass.

Redbreast Return

Dec 27, 2010 | Discuss

Always a delight to see after a long winter, this was one of the first robins to return in the Spring of 2008.