Cpt. Marsons Is Missing
A Canadian CF-18 flies low over Hanlan’s Point. The rear seat, belonging to one Cpt. Marsons, is empty.
Waterworld
Floodwaters reflect trees and the skyline after sunset. This is the scene from the middle of Olympic Island, where the water was deep enough to kayak clear across the island. Click image to view larger.
The End
Floodwaters inundate the southeast corner of the Island. The Eastern Gap is completely underwater, and waves roll far inland through the wet meadow, to the bathrooms at the top of the soccer field.
Sandbag Stormclouds
Stormclouds roll over the sandbags lining the lagoon between the ferry docks and the water taxi landing.
235 Cibola
The lagoon floods Cibola during the Flood of 2019, creating a perfect reflecting pool for the new firehall.
Lagoonside Parking
There’s always one: a truck sits in the floodwaters of 2019, just like this one in 2017. You could watch the water levels slowly drop by the algae marks on the tires.
Sandbag Seamus
Seamus walks past a sign entreating people to not walk on the sandbags lining Bayview Ave. They sure turn into a mess right quick if you do.
Black & Tan
Common garter snakes, one melanistic, emerge from their hibernaculum in the early Spring. Click image to view larger.
Balance of the Seasons
A mini glacier melts atop a groyne by the Centre Island pier. Click image to view larger.