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Gray Treefrog, Rouge Park Wetland, Photographed by Carol Sellers (See Page 6) Are Ladybug Numbers Diminishing? 11 Fly Past 12 To Number 583, November 2011 Gray treefrog, Rouge Park wetland, photographed by Carol Sellers (see page 6) REGULARS FEATURES Coming Events 18 Extracts from Outings Reports 9 Are Ladybug Numbers 11 From the Archives 17 Diminishing? In the News 16 Fly Past 12 Keeping in Touch 8 Toronto’s Native Lettuces 13 Monthly Meetings Notice 3 Monthly Meeting Report 7 Toronto Wildlife Centre 14 President’s Report 6 Carp at Tommy Thompson Park 15 TFN Outings 4 Weather – This Time Last Year 19 TFN 583-2 Toronto Field Naturalist November 2011 Toronto Field Naturalist is published by the Toronto Field BOARD OF DIRECTORS Naturalists, a charitable, non-profit organization, the aims of President Bob Kortright which are to stimulate public interest in natural history and Past President Wendy Rothwell to encourage the preservation of our natural heritage. Issued Vice President monthly September to December and February to May. & Outings Margaret McRae Views expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily those Sec.-Treasurer Walter Weary of the editor or Toronto Field Naturalists. The Newsletter is Communications Alexander Cappell printed on 100% recycled paper. Membership Judy Marshall Monthly Lectures Nancy Dengler ISSN 0820-636X Monthly Lectures Corinne McDonald Webmaster Lynn Miller IT’S YOUR NEWSLETTER! We welcome contributions of original writing, up to 500 MEMBERSHIP FEES words, of observations on nature in and around Toronto, $20 YOUTH (under 26) reviews, poems, sketches, paintings, and photographs of $30 SENIOR SINGLE (65+) TFN outings (digital or print, include date and place). $40 SINGLE, SENIOR FAMILY (2 adults, 65+) $50 FAMILY (2 adults – same address, children included) Include your name, address and phone number so submissions can be acknowledged. Send by mail or email. No HST. Tax receipts issued for donations. Send Deadline for submissions for December issue: Nov 4. membership fees and address changes to the TFN office. Please note: TFN does not give out its membership list. NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Jenny Bull (co-editor), Karin Fawthrop, Nancy Fredenburg, Elisabeth Gladstone, Mary Lieberman, Judy Marshall, Ruth Toronto Field Naturalists Munson, Toshi Oikawa, Wendy Rothwell (co-editor). 2 Carlton St, # 1519, Toronto M5B 1J3 Printing and mailing: Perkins Mailing Services Tel: 416-593-2656 Web: www.torontofieldnaturalists.org Email: [email protected] BUTTERFLIES OF TORONTO From ROM website blog.rom.on.ca/2011/10/the-butterflies-of- toronto/ To educate and foster appreciation for these much-loved colourful insects, the City of Toronto, in partnership with the ROM and Livegreen Toronto, has published a new book, Butterflies of Toronto: A Guide to their Remarkable World. With hundreds of full-colour photographs, this new publication shares the local history of butterflies and details on where they live in Toronto. It is part of a Biodiversity Series being produced by the City to commemorate the Year of Biodiversity 2010. Other booklets in the works include Spiders, Trees and Shrubs, Mammals, Fishes, and Reptiles and Amphibians. You may remember Birds of Toronto (2009) — it is hoped that it will be reprinted. Whether you are a butterfly enthusiast, a nature nut, or just interested in learning more about your city, don’t miss this book. You can pick up a free copy at your local Toronto Public Library branch while they last. November 2011 Toronto Field Naturalist TFN 583-3 TFN MEETING Sunday, November 6, 2011, at 2:30 pm Ontario’s Far North Justina Ray, Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, on the conservation progress and challenges up north, with a focus on space-demanding species such as caribou, wolverine, lake sturgeon and lake trout VISITORS WELCOME! SOCIAL: 2:00 – 2:30 pm Room 001, Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, 75 Queen’s Park Cres E Emmanuel College is just south of the Museum subway station exit on the east side of Queen’s Park. Enter via the second door south on Queen’s Park, which is wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator inside to the right. Room 001 is one floor below street level. For information: call 416-593-2656 up to noon on the Friday preceding the lecture. 2011-2012 Lecture Series Dec 4 Living with the Wild: Canada’s Early Naturali sts & Their Animal Companions Sharon Kirsch, freelance editor and writer Feb 5 Geologic Journey: Seven Months on the Road with the CBC Nick Eyles, Professor of Geology, University of Toronto Scarborough Mar 4 Operation Migration Joe Duff, Operation Migration Co- Founder and CEO Apr 1 Gardening is for the Birds Cynthia Brown, Stewardship Coordinator, Healthy Yards, TRCA May 6 The Urban Coyote Lesley Sampson, Co-Founder, Coyote Watch Canada TFN 583-4 Toronto Field Naturalist November 2011 TFN OUTINGS • TFN events are conducted by unpaid volunteers. • The club assumes no responsibility for injuries sustained by anyone participating in our activities. • Children and visitors are welcome at all TFN events. Children must be accompanied by an adult. • If you plan to bring children in a stroller, be aware that there may be steps or other unsuitable terrain. • Please do not bring pets. • To get to outings on time, check TTC routes and schedules (www.ttc.ca or 416-393-4636). • Outings go rain or shine: check the weather by calling 416-661-0123 so you will know what to wear. • Wear appropriate footwear for walking on trails which may be muddy, steep or uneven. Tues CENTENNIAL PARK – Birds and Insects Nov 1 Leader: Carol Sellers 10:30 am Meet at the greenhouse on Elmcrest Rd north of Rathburn Rd for a circular walk. Bring lunch and binoculars. Sat NOOKS AND CRANNIES OF THE U OF T, PART 2 – Nature Arts Nov 5 Leader: Ann Byzko 10:30 am Meet outside the Royal Conservatory of Music on the south side of Bloor St W just east of Bedford Rd (Bedford Rd exit of the St George subway station). Bring camera, sketchbook, notebook and anything you want to share over lunch. Sun LECTURE – ONTARIO’S FAR NORTH Nov 6 Speaker: Justina Ray, Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada 2:30 pm Emmanuel College, 75 Queen’s Park Cres E. See page 3. Wed MOUNT PLEASANT CEMETERY – Trees and Shrubs for Beginners Nov 9 Leader: Roger Powley 11:00 am Meet at Davisville subway station. Duration: about 2 hours. Sat A REMEMBRANCE WALK – Coronation Park to Harbourfront Nov 12 Leader: Joanne Doucette 1:00 pm Coronation Park is a memorial with 150 trees in memory of the 150 Canadian Expedition Force units in World War I. A sculptural memorial has “Peace” in 50 languages. Dress warmly, bring binoculars as we look for gulls and ducks. Meet at the Prince’s Gates to the Canadian National Exhibition. From Union Station, take the 509 Harbourfront streetcar. Walk will end approximately 4 pm. Washrooms en route. Wed CASTLE FRANK BROOK – Topography Nov 16 Leader: Alexander Cappell 1:30 pm Meet at the northwest corner of Yonge St and Bloor St W. Walk will end at a coffee shop near the St Clair W subway station. Sat LESLIE STREET SPIT – Birds and Trees Nov 19 Leader: Bob Kortright 10:00 am Meet at the park entrance at Leslie St and Unwin Ave. Bring binoculars and lunch. Sun TOILET TO TAP CELEBRATING WORLD TOILET DAY – Lost Rivers Walk Nov 20 Leader: Helen Mills and Friends 2:00 pm Discover the remarkable urban life support system created by R C Harris. Tour the Beach from the R C Harris Water Filtration Plant – Toronto's "Palace of Purification" – to the Ashbridge’s Bay Sewage Treatment Plant with a stop along the way for tea and talks from local experts. Meet at Queen St E and Nursewood Rd. A joint walk with the Toronto Green Community. November 2011 Toronto Field Naturalist TFN 583-5 Wed EAST DON VALLEY AND NEWTONBROOK CREEK – Topography and Erosion Nov 23 Leader: Alexander Cappell 1:30 pm Meet at the north side of Sheppard Ave E on the east side of Buchan Ct (east of Leslie St). Walk will end at the coffee shop at Bayview and Cummer. Sat COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH PARK – Birds Nov 26 Leader: Wendy Rothwell 10:00 am Meet at the southwest corner of Lake Shore Blvd W and Kipling Ave. Morning only. Bring binoculars. Tues HUMBER BAY PARK EAST – Birds Nov 29 Leader: Anne Powell 10:00 am Meet at the southeast corner of Lake Shore Blvd W and Park Lawn Rd. Morning only. Bring binoculars. Wed SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS – Birds and Plants Nov 30 Leader: Miles Hearn 10:00 am Meet at the southwest corner of Midland Ave and Kingston Rd for a circular walk. Morning only. Bring binoculars. Nature Images Event ART and PHOTO EXHIBIT by TFN members Saturday, January 7, 2012 2 to 4 p.m. We will again be enjoying the auditorium of the S. Walter Stewart Library for an afternoon of projected images by our TFN photographers. In addition we will have the exhibit area in the room for the month of January. We will welcome framed artwork and photographic prints for the month long exhibit. TFN members who wish to take part in the exhibit are asked to send their names and contact information, plus the title, medium and framed size of one or two works by email: or by post to My phone is and you can leave a message or question. We are planning to hang the works on a weekday evening to be determined or on the morning of January 7 before the afternoon opening. Those participating will have time for lunch at nearby venues between delivering their works and attending the Nature Images event in the afternoon. Those who will be bringing images to project should contact Lynn Miller at to let her know that you are bringing up to 25 images on a disc or other means.
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