Nature Watching in downtown Toronto
by n0va59
The place is the PARK behind "Evergreen Brickworks". This is truly a magical place, the city disappears when you're down in the old quarry park. I visit there at least 3 times a week to soothe my soul. To date, I have observed, (very close up): Muskrats, a mating pair of Wood Ducks, two Swans fly in for an hour or so, many, many, many Hawks, a few Turkey Vultures, Cormorants, Purple Martins, as well as a plethora of other song birds, of which I do not know the names. Oh yes, a small Spotted Woodpecker, a few Egrets, a few Terns, hmm also Rabbits and other small mammals, Turtles, Garter Snakes and many, many more! I could go on and on about this old restored-to-natural-state brick quarry! If you are in the Toronto area, I urge you to visit - it is free and open to the public seven days a week and can be reached easily on the TTC from a free shuttle, located just outside Broadview subway station. The shuttle runs every half hour, from 7am to 7pm. Thank you so much for this great article, that really is a wonderful haven for wildlife!
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