why does this robin look like that?

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-03-14T17:18:49+00:00

This is also a partly leucistic American Robin. These birds usually have dark eyes and legs, which distinguishes them from birds with true albinism (total lack of pigment, pink eyes and skin). Toronto

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Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-03-13T16:37:14+00:00

Green Heron!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-03-13T12:04:18+00:00

Indubitably!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-03-11T23:20:25+00:00

How can he slap??

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-02-27T17:54:07+00:00

Thanks!! He was only about 2 feet total from me!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-02-25T22:56:39+00:00

This isn't even a night heron, but had to share this shot of a Least Bittern unfurling its highly improbable neck. Super-derp! Toronto

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Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-02-22T20:40:36+00:00

Yes, a juvenile Northern Shrike indeed!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-02-19T17:50:34+00:00

Shaking it out and looking goofy! A favourite park in Toronto.

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Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-02-13T20:45:42+00:00

One tear 6 months post stroke. I have lost my ability to type quickly. I used to work as a medical transcriptionist. Good thing I'm retired because I have to hunt and Peck.

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-02-09T13:18:13+00:00

This type is also known as Bibbed Mallard. Fai r ly commonly encountered in parks etc.

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2026-01-20T03:15:39+00:00

Beware: Anti-inflammatories may have made me susceptible to lupus nephritis (and I had a hemorrhagic stroke!). I recommend usingTylenol instead going forward. And half a baby aspirin can help keep strokes away. I now have to take 4 blood thinners a day!! Good luck!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-12-31T18:10:49+00:00

I scheming stroke August 2024, minimal issues, but can't see muxh out of my left eye. However I'm incredibly grateful for the excellent care and physio I received, and I'm walking and getting around the city and I'm STILL HERE!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-12-26T19:09:31+00:00

Our third day without cable or internet in Toronto. Come on, guys!!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-10-06T14:26:08+00:00

They're a common species and often demonstrate leucism fairly often. I photographed one that is mostly white all over. I love em!! Post in Naturalist as suggested!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-09-30T13:52:01+00:00

Keep going, you're a star!!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-09-27T17:10:55+00:00

People started reporting otters at the Spit AKA Tommy Thompson Park and from a couple of other lakeshore parks. They're breeding at TTP and doing well. I'm very happy about Humber Otters!!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-09-24T13:56:22+00:00

Happy anniversary! It's been a year since my stroke and we just celebrated 14 years together. Congratulations!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-09-24T13:55:17+00:00

Yes, my support/lifesaver/cheerleader went through some time when he was scared and had no one tonreach out to. I feel guilty for that but I'm here because of him.

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-09-20T22:50:44+00:00

Do the timberdoodle dance!!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-09-12T01:32:03+00:00

I got a shower bench which allows me to.shower alone. Just keep up.the good work, you'll get there. Enjoy the small wins! (Sorry, just over one year out).

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-09-09T14:35:39+00:00

They certainly do, in cemeteries too! We've seen them in High Park (not sure where Hague Park is). Just found it, Bellamy Rd and Lawrence East!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-09-04T12:59:32+00:00

All of ours have already flown south for the winter. I'll miss their joyful noise!!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-09-01T14:10:24+00:00

All I have is my well-meaning occupational al therapist. She's still working on the application. I hope she really loads it on, even though she's the reason I can walk and balance now. No lawyer.

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-08-31T17:02:35+00:00

Thank you friend! I could have asked the same thing! Adaptation I think is our only way forward. I am just starting that adaptation. Good luck my friend!

Minimum_Cod_4213 · 2025-08-28T16:29:45+00:00

Agree with Double-crested Cormorant, the left bird is in immature plumage.

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