Category Archives: Plants

Purple martins return to High Park after a long absence

A male purple martin (Progne subis) arrives back home to his multi-level flat, Monday June 7 in High Park. © BCP 2010 Thanks to the Toronto Star for letting us know that there are two pairs of purple martins now in residence in an avian apartment complex situated on the south shore of Grenadier Pond […]

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Phragmites (the common reed) in Woodbine Park: Phriend or phoe?

Common reeds, Phragmites australis, by the fountain in the reflecting pond at Woodbine Park May 30, 2010. © BCP 2010 Is it my imagination, or do the reed beds in Woodbine Park keep getting bigger? At first, I was a huge fan of these reeds. (If my research powers are intact since my recent European […]

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Wild apple blossoms out at the beach

A wild apple tree (Malus domestica) explodes into bloom at Ashbridge’s Bay, April 20, 2010. © BCP 2010 The days keep warming up and the joys of spring keep unfolding. It’s as perfect (and how wonderful that it’s so early) a spring as I’ve ever witnessed. Today I’m posting several shots of one lone wild […]

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