Daily Life
It’s now early June, and life in the Flood of 2017 seems to have taken on a new normal. Laura and Leida talk on Cibola while the lagoon floods the road beneath them.
Peacock Blues
The escaped peacock, unofficial mascot of the Flood of 2017, has taken to roosting on Freya’s roof.
GFL Fire
Fire crews work to contain the fire at the Green For Life facility in the port lands. The skyline was shrouded by billowing smoke as Islanders worked to sandbag Bayview Ave., a surreal experience.
Porter Waterline
Water inches higher towards the runways at TCCA / Billy Bishop / the Island airport. And this image was taken on a dead-calm day.
Not Just Another Pretty Face
An escaped peacock becomes an impromptu shed dweller on Willow Ave. As if the Flood scenario isn’t strange enough already, waking up at 5:00am to the cries of a peacock ringing out over Ward’s Island puts the whole situation over the top.
Swans in the Flood
Lagoon levels appear to be fluctuating by about six inches, and the QCYC swan nest was probably flooded this morning. As of Sunday afternoon, the parents appear to be sitting dejected on the QCYC dock.
Trillium’s Last Stand I
Ferry Trillium approaches Toronto Drydock, where she will be lifted from the water and placed on a barge for inspection.
Good Morning 2017
A melanistic garter snake emerges into the sunshine for the first time in 2017, after hibernating the winter away.
Channel Saw-whet
A Saw-whet owl perches in a tree on Channel Ave. Could it be the same owl that visited Fourth St. in 2016?
Fly Like An Eagle
A bald eagle controls the skies over Blockhouse Bay. Click to view larger. Thanks to David P for the tip.
First Coyote
A nearly blind coyote wanders the First St beach, and then swims a circuit of the Cove before disappearing towards the Eastern Gap. Thanks to Michelle for the tip.
Fourth Saw-whet
A northern saw-whet owl perches in a tree on Fourth Street. Thanks to Peter N for the tip and Peter H for the tripod assistance.
