This is the first year I've noticed them in a few Toronto parks, although not in my own yard yet. My family in Oakville have had them for many years and they are regular visitors at our cottage up north. The kids of course love them because they are extremely cute and can be easily trained to eat from you hand. However, BEWARE of these little cuties - they are fast learners and can be very noisy. Last summer after making the mistake of feeding them too close to our cabin, they chewed through the screen door looking for more food after we'd gone home! Fortunately they were unable to access the main cabin, just the tiny porch. They are also known for causing property damage by chewing up plastic and styrofoam, possibly for nesting materials.
-kris
