River Otters in Oaks Bottom
Today I ran across a River Otter enjoying sushi for lunch. Here is some close-up video footage. Here are some pictures of a River Otter
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November in Oaks Bottom
Here is some recent video footage from Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. I added some solo piano music. The soundtrack is my recording of a beautiful
My Photo Journal
I consider myself a photo journalist. My photo journals include images from the Oregon Coast, Wildlife Refuges, and parks. I am soon heading to Hawaii
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Bald Eagles in Sellwood Oregon
There are a few pairs of Bald Eagles that live around Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. They can sometimes be seen fishing in the Willamette River....
Rainbow Ducks
Here are the images that I chose for my 2023 Calendar called Rainbow Ducks. I am making the individual calendar images available to my members....
Woodpeckers are Beautiful
There are many beautiful species of woodpeckers in Oregon. They can also be slightly annoying when they wake you up at 4 Am pounding on
October in Oaks Bottom
There is a lot of activity in Oaks Bottom. Birds and other animals are loading up on food and getting ready for the tough winter
Oaks Bottom in October
Oaks bottom is very dry and is in need of some rain. The lack of rain does not seem to be a problem for the
Critters In My Back Yard
My backyard is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. I have planted native trees, ferns, grasses, clover, and flowers to attract birds,
A Great Blue Heron in Oaks Bottom
A series of photos of a Great blue Heron perched in a tree in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. You can see Herons in Oaks Bottom