Nature Photographer and Music Producer
The cold harsh winter it is a very challenging time for the animals. Here a some of the winter warriors that I photographed in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge during one of Portland’s most extreme winter storms....
The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a small, brown-streaked bird that is found throughout North America. It is a member of the Emberizidae family, which includes other sparrows, buntings, and towhees. The song sparrow is a common sight in backyards, parks, and other open areas. It is easily identified by its distinctive song, which is a series of short, musical trills. The song sparrow is a ground-dwelling bird, preferring to forage for food on the ground or in low vegetation. Its diet consists of insects,
I always enjoy photographing wildlife on Super Bowl Sunday. It is always very tranquil outside when everyone is inside glued to their screens. There is also a lot less traffic noise. Tl. While everyone was watching the Eagles play in the super bowl, I was watching them fly around in Oaks Bottom. I also got some great photos and videos of young bald eagle. This Eagle is about 3 years old. Immature bald eagles begin to show the white head and tail around 3.5 years.
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Screech owls are a species of small owl native to North America. They are known for their distinctive call, which is a loud, high-pitched trill that can be heard for miles. Screech owls are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night. They are also highly adaptable, living in a variety of habitats from woodlands to urban areas. Screech owls are an important part of the ecosystem, as they help to control rodent populations. They also provide food for larger predators such as hawks and
Read MoreThe Western Screech Owl
I have named this Great Blue Heron Harry. This Heron lets me get very close. This is not typical of most Great Blue Herons that tend to be skittish. I am providing the entire series in a dropbox folder. The great blue heron is a majestic bird that is found throughout North America. It is a large wading bird, with a wingspan of up to six feet, and a height of up to four feet. Its long neck and long legs make it a distinctive
There are Peregrine falcons that have been nesting under the Sellwood bridge in Portland Oregon. The sun came out today and I was able to get a good picture of one of the Sellwood’s resident falcons with some good lighting. The peregrine falcon is one of the most impressive birds of prey in the world. With its powerful wings and sharp talons, the peregrine falcon is capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when diving for prey. This impressive speed, combined
Read MoreThe Sellwood Peregrine Falcons
2022 Year in Review
I am in Neskowin Oregon working on fixing up an old beach house that has been in our family for 40 years. I have fond childhood memories spending time here with my family. My oldest brother purchased this cottage from my dad about 10 years ago. This house was named Sandy Cottage and is about 100 years old . It needed a lot of maintenance so I was hired to a lot of repair work. The last thing to do to install a new electrical
Male hummingbirds do not make good fathers. They are always trying to impress the females with their courtship dives and frequently looking for a new mate. The females get left having to make the nest and tend for the young while the males do nothing to help. It must be tough being a female Anna’s Hummingbird. Here is a picture of one that looks a bit warn out. I am sure there are some people out there that can relate....
Today the sun came out and so did the birds. I went to Sellwood Park with my camera and found some cute birds....