Mourning Chilling
A mourning dove relaxes in the half-grass of spring, with a closeup of its wonderful facial feathers and catchlight.
Nest Armour
The only armoured nesting site on the Island is always one of the first to be occupied in the spring by returning Canada geese.
Lucy Décor
Lucy the Canada goose sets up shop on the dock of Yael’s houseboat. The planter wasn’t there for the 2010 season, so Lucy nested in a planter on the dock of the Boat House on Centre Island.
Docknest
Early spring 2009, and a Canada goose inexplicably lays an egg on an IYC dock. Do they sometimes lay eggs before their nest is complete?
On Guard
A goose proudly stands guard near its nest, on a small point of land just off of Doughnut island.
Black Ice Reds
A gorgeous red fox steps into the sidelight on the hockey rink off of Algonquin Island, trademark reds on fine display on the black ice.
Stunning Reds
An absolutely stunning red fox poses on the disc golf course, showing off its trademark tail that’s almost as long as its body.
City of Lights IV
A perfectly calm inner harbour reflects the lights of Toronto’s brilliant skyline. This panorama is available as a special 8×18″ panoramic print, see Boutique Pricing for details.
Poise on Black
A snow-white great egret stands in full sunlight, against a perfectly black background of deep shade. This panorama is available as a special 8×18″ panoramic print, see Boutique Pricing for details.
Ultimate Backlight
A cormorant eclipses the sun near Long Pond, pushing the Canon EF 300mm f/4 L lens to its absolute limit.
Room For More
Migrating monarchs cluster on a branch on Green Island, in the Mink Island chain in Georgian Bay.
Almighty Branch
Floating in the kayak beside the RCYC’s southern island (what do they call that island?), I came across a type of beaver behaviour that I’ve never seen before. Usually they chew on things that they can reach easily, but these branches were just a little too far out of reach.
Blue Eyes in the Shade
The wonderful blue eyes of a male goose lurking in the shade near Doughnut Island.
Featherstorm
A goose sits on her nest near Doughnut Island, surrounded by down blown off the nest by high winds.
Thermonuclear Equinox
A Christmas tree goes nuclear at the annual beach bonfire (thanks Alice!) celebrating the Spring Equinox. There’s a lot of potential energy stored in a Christmas tree, especially after drying out for three months. Don’t try this at home, kids.
