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Double-crested cormorants have a prehistoric look,

Double-crested cormorants have a prehistoric look, with that serpentine neck and piercing turquoise eyes, that's matched by their extraordinary aquatic prowess. Their feathers have an oily sheen that provide resistance when they deep dive in search of fish. They perch with wings outstretched to dry, like sentinels of some ancient ritual.
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The guano of double-crested cormorants is highly a

The guano of double-crested cormorants is highly acidic and damages vegetation, like these trees they nest in on Toronto Island. @gibraltarpointto

On my recent art residency on Toronto Island, I wa

On my recent art residency on Toronto Island, I was fascinated by the cormorants that have taken over Mugg's Island and the shipwrecks that have sunk into Lake Ontario over that last two hundred years. Here's one piece that combines both. More to come.
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Hermeto Pascoal (1936-2025) a.k.a. The Wizard - Br

Hermeto Pascoal (1936-2025) a.k.a. The Wizard - Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist. R.I.P

Centerville and CNE mash up…

Centerville and CNE mash up…

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