Dust Bath

 There has been some construction going on in a local park and sections of dusty earth have been left scattered about. The House Sparrows were taking full advantage of the sand to have a dust bath which helps them to maintain their plumage in top condition. There were actually about a dozen of these little guys fluttering around in the dirt.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

The Bride Arrives

Since many of our covid restrictions have been lifted Casa Loma is again hosting weddings and I happened to pass by as a bride had just pulled up in her limo. The photographer was directing a few poses in the car window before they headed into the reception in the hall behind.

Painting

This artist had brought all her supplies with her and was painting a watercolour of Spadina House as she sat in the cool shade. I didn't want to bother her so didn't go by to view the work.

Dragons?

Imagine Dragons Light Forest is a special show going on at Casa Loma in the evenings. It features light displays and theatrical medieval displays along a 2km route through the gardens, tunnels and stables of the Casa. It doesn't go into the actual Casa though.

Taking part in Signs 2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.

Houses In Little Italy

 These are typical of the houses found in Little Italy. They were originally built to be two stories high but most of them have now had the attics opened up and used as living space, usually a bedroom. The one on the left has a coach house in the back yard that is used as an apartment now. I love all of those large porches.

Sacred Medicines

This really large mural was painted last year above the entrance to a community centre and shows the four sacred medicines of the indigenous people. They are tobacco, sweet grass, sage, and cedar and are used in everyday life as well as in ceremonies. The artists for this one are those of the Red Urban Nation and several of the names are listed on the mural itself. You can tell the scale of the piece by looking at the doors which are standard commercial doors.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.

Hummingbird

When passing by the card store in Koreatown I spotted another great pop-up card. They really are so fascinating to look at and to try to figure out how they fold flat.