The Seated View

It's here. It's actually here. What so many of us were starting to doubt would ever arrive, finally did. Spring. Yes, really. It's here. Want to see proof? It's sunny and warm. For the last several days, I've made sure to take a lunchbreak and spent it in the neighbourhood with my camera. First, I went to the park. And saw crocus. In abundance. I love that colour, a splash of brightness among the dead leaves left over from the Fall. (as usual, click to embiggen) Another first! A yellowbellied sapsucker. In downtown Toronto. It never fails to amaze me how much nature is around us, if you look closely enough. Every now and again, I meet the squirrel guy. He comes every day to feed the squirrels and by now, they come when he calls them. Who wouldn't with this kind of treat? It's hard work getting through the shell. Afterwards, this wee one had a rest, basking in the sunlight. On Sunday I took a walk by Sugar Beach. And there were people...