Birdwatching is more difficult in heavily forest areas than in park-like areas such as Humber Bay. On this day, I visited lower Highland Creek and started to wonder if I would ever find a photographable bird.








There were a few on the creek,



and some loudly singing Song Sparrows and Robins.




Eventually I heard the thin lispy tsee of the Cedar Waxwing. What beautiful creatures these are!




Other birds:




There were also several Mourning Cloak Butterflies. I have been seeing this species already for several weeks:


Some botany:






NATURE POETRY
Spring-time sweet!
The whole Earth smiles,
Thy coming to greet. – Unknown
Miles Hearn
Beautiful pictures! And yes, I love Cedar Waxwings too. Thanks, Miles!