May 17, 2019
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It’s just a rumour….

Now that the first issue of Squeeze Box Man (the graphic novel) is out, Jacob Yerex and I have been working hard on getting Issue #2 to press as soon as possible. There is a rumour going around, and it’s just a rumour, you understand – I’m not confirming anything – that there will be a very special cameo appearance in Issue #2. Who could it be?

If you haven’t got your copy of our first issue yet, it’s available at 2 quality comic shops, one on each side of Toronto – West End Comics at 1590 Queen St. W and at The Sidekick at 1374 Queen St E. $12. Both shops rock, so if you’re in the area, show them a little love. You can also get a great coffee at The Sidekick! Special thanks go out to George M for pointing me in their direction.

You can also order a copy by simply emailing 27thstreetpress@gmail.com. $12 + $3 shipping (payment by etransfer). We’ll mail you out a copy right away. If you’re interested in purchasing all 6 issues, you can subscribe to the set for $60 and save yourself a few Canadianos.

To those of you who already have your copy, we would love to hear your feedback.

May 15, 2019
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Rouge Hills nature walk

Today’s nature walk with Miles Hearn took place at Rouge Hills, Toronto’s urban national park. It’s one of my favourite places in the GTA to walk.

I was worried it might rain based on forecasts earlier in the week, but the weather held and temperatures were pleasant. It turned out to be a great day for both birds and botany, although with many birds high up and far away, I wasn’t able to photograph many of the birds, such as the pine warblers or Nashville warblers. We saw – or heard over 30 species. The first interesting bird we saw was close to the parking lot. It was a male rose-breased grosbeak.

Many of the wildflowers are starting to develop and bloom.

bellwort
baneberry or doll’s eyes
wild ginger in bloom

The tree swallows were a lot of fun to watch.

tree swallows

This palm warbler was hanging out in some bushes and close to the ground.

palm warbler

And this blue-headed vireo was flying about in some cedars.

blue-headed vireo

The bird highlight for the was was the blackburnian warbler we saw towards the end of the walk.

blackburnian warbler
blackburnian warbler

Next week’s walk is close to home, at Col. Sam Smith Park

May 11, 2019
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Yellow Warblers at Presqu’ile

The most common warbler I saw while camping at Presqu’ile was the Yellow Warbler. These birds were all over the place, but particularly concentrated in the area around the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.

By the way, I’m fairly new at identifying birds so when you’re looking at my bird pictures and you think I’ve misidentified one along the way, please let me know. You’re probably right.