Woodpecker hole.
This woodpecker was in the process of making a very perfect, circular, hole in the tree.
This woodpecker was in the process of making a very perfect, circular, hole in the tree.
This coyote looks almost like it bred with a dog.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70685968
Saw this American Goldfinch eating the new buds. The buds are only a few days old.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70685980
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70685981
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70685974
Saw this Red-bellied woodpecker.
As well as this downy woodpecker, and a few more like it.
Figure that's were all these holes came from
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70685960
It must be spring, this little guy was singing louder than the construction noise on Vaughan Rd.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70956518
Saw a grackle in the backyard today, under the bird feeder. Surprised as it's a very enclosed space. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Garlic Mustard coming up!
Fern! Can't believe I saw a fern!
Birch is starting to bud.
Groundhog in a tree, trying to get some sun.
Red-winged blackbird a sure sign of spring.
Walked around Smythe Park, in Toronto, 19^C weather. The first nice day after winter.
Saw my first turtle of the season.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72037394
Also a goldfinch.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72037384
Lots of red-winged blackbirds out.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72037386
The skunk cabbage was up.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72037395
A red-tailed hawk put up a bunch of small birds.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72037397
The song sparrow was earning its name.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72037391
Red-bellied Woodpecker, a nice surprise to see.
Lots of grackles.
Blacked-capped Chickadee
Red-winged blackbirds were making lots of noise.
Leucistic American Robin
Mallard hybrid. They were enjoying eating out of the Black Creek Flood Control Channel.
I've been seeing song sparrows in this area.
Junco still around, a bit of ice on one pond.
Goldfinch, with its bright colours.
Red-eared slider turtle. I suspect the park is a hotspot for people dumping pet turtles.
Blue Jay
Slowly things are turning green.
17^C day today, very warm for this time of year.
Rhubarb
The Rhubarb was tall, on south facing hill.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72468447
Wood duck.
Saw 5 pairs of wood ducks.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72468440
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Lots of Kinglets.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72468438
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Saw the red-bellied woodpecker start making a nest.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72468443
Red-eared Slider
Several red-eared sliders sunning themselves.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72468441