Caves in Tobermory, Ontario

The Grotto

This was taken a couple weeks ago when we visited Tobermory, Ontario.

Difficult to get to, but worth the rock climbing this hidden gem is quite a sight to see! An underwater cave lets in light creating the most rich blue water imaginable contrasting against the green rock walls. Its hard to tell from the image but the crystal clear water is about 40-50 feet deep! I had no idea what was in the cave that was sort of visible from the top of a high rock cliff along the shore line. I decided to take the risk and climb down, with one hand as the other was holding the camera and lenses! Once down there and inside the cave it quickly became apparent that it was worth the climb. Getting back up was also interesting as there was a very narrow cave that went back to the top of the cliffs, which I managed to squeeze through, again, with one hand.

-Tim

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I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!

Posted by: Tim | 06-14-2007 | 10:06 AM
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Robin’s nest

These little guys are in a nest right outside the door in a rosebush. The location of the nest is at eye level and very easy to see. Every time we walk by the bush the mother darts out, she must be getting tired of that by now.

We have been watching them for a while and I didn’t expect them to survive in such a poor location for a nest. I took a picture last week and there was only two hatched and two eggs.