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Humber rooster

robswizzle — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:13:32 +0000

Humber Arboretum is a surprise. Nestled along the Humber River near Finch Avenue and Highway 427, the park features ornamental gardens, walking trails and a bird-watching meadow. Among the birds you may see is a handsome rooster, wandering through the underbrush. According to a bird-feeding man we talked to, the rooster has been living in the wild for four years.

When the rooster emerged to take his share of some bread crumbs, he was protective of the food. Each time a small hedgehog tried to get near the bread crumbs, it was chased back into the thicket by the rooster. The starlings and sparrows, being the perfect city birds they are, did not get involved.

Filed under: Musings, Observation, Sketchbook Tagged: birds, Humber Arboretum, Rob Elliott, rooster, swizzle studio

Toronto Zoo Protest

robswizzle — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:41:39 +0000

The arrival of a couple of loaner pandas from China has caused some consternation in the Toronto Zoo‘s North American Animals enclosure.

Filed under: Musings, Sketchbook Tagged: bears, pandas, protest, protesters, Rob Elliott, Sketchbook, swizzle, swizzle studio, toronto, Toronto Zoo, you windy rathole

Irrational behaviour

robswizzle — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:46:34 +0000

Filed under: Musings Tagged: Daylight Savings Time, Rob Elliott, swizzle studio

New Christie mascot

robswizzle — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:49:23 +0000

Mr. Christie’s Bakery doesn’t close until next year, but the wildlife is already moving in. I spotted a large coyote exploring the factory’s ornamental boulevard last Sunday. (view large)

Filed under: Observation, Sketchbook Tagged: coyote, Etobicoke, factory, Mr. Christie's Bakery, Rob Elliott, Sketchbook, swizzle studio, toronto, urban wildlife, you windy rathole

Winter in Humber Bay Park

robswizzle — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:57:46 +0000

I didn’t know Humber Bay Park existed until last Sunday, when my wife turned right off of Lakeshore Boulevard in a desperate attempt to double down on snow and sun before a forecasted warm front arrived. We weren’t alone in our desire to enjoy the blue sky and crisp air. (view large)

Filed under: Observation, Sketchbook, Uncategorized Tagged: dachshund, diving, Etobicoke, Humber Bay Park, polar bear swim, Porter Air, Rob Elliott, snow, swans, swizzle studio, toronto, winter, you windy rathole