A beautiful day for a walk in the park. 

May 26th to June 10, 2012.


Swan Lake Village area,
Markham, Ontario
 


 
Swan Lake Park 2012-May-26
 
 
Starling
The light catches the beautiful plumage on this Starling.
 
 
3 seconds later the Starling has an all new look.
 
 
Mute Swans - Cygnets
These extremely young baby swans were taking a mid day nap on the beach.
 
Swan Lake Park 2012-Jun-02
 
 
Baltimore Oriole
First Baltimore Oriole I've seen in Swan Lake Park.
 
 
Same Oriole top view.
 
 
Canada Geese - Goslings
These two babies were resting in the grass beside the east side pond.
 
 
Great Blue Heron
Shot of the Great Blue Heron that has been staying on Swan Lake catching a fish from the lake. The shot was taken from the point across the lake to south shore.
 
 
Robin
There was a cold wind today and this Robin decided to fluff out it's feathers to keep warm. The shot was taken on Sanctuary Way.
 
 
Great Blue Heron
Picture taken from the point of the Great Blue Heron across the lake on the south shore.
 
 
Mute Swan and Cygnets
Juliet with her babies near the point.
 
 
Mute Swan Cygnets
Close up of the babies swimming near the point.
 
 
Same shot but with all the cygnets and Juliet in the picture.
 
 
Canada Goose - Gosling
This one was sitting on the grass near the east pond.
 
Swan Lake Park 2012-Jun-10
 
 
King Bird
Picture taken in the woods near the path to the point.
 
 
Chipmunk
This cute fellow was standing in the grass beside the path watching me.
 
 
Robin
Standing on guard on Sanctuary Way.
 
 
Rose
Wild Rose beside the path.
 
 
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