Author: Jonathan Swanson

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The Sellwood Peregrine Falcons

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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

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The Neskowin Project

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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

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The Plight of the Female Anna’s Hummingbird

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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....

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Cute Critters in Portland

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Portland Oregon support a wide range of urban wildlife. I spend a lot of time exploring Oaks Bottom wildlife refuge. Occasionally I will run into mammals that include; Otters, Sea Lions, Coyotes, Raccoon, Rabbits, and minks to name a few. Here is a gallery of some of my encounters with Critters in Portland....

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Neskowin in December

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I spent the last two days in Neskowin. There was some big winter storms and lots of rain. I was able to find a small break in the storm and get some photos. The pictures include a white crowned sparrow, Anna’s Hummingbird, Cooper’s hawk, Varied Thrush, and a Stellar’s Jay....

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River Otters in Oaks Bottom

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Today I ran across a River Otter enjoying sushi for lunch. Here is some close-up video footage. River otters are one of the most beloved animals in the world, and for good reason. They are incredibly playful, intelligent, and social creatures that have been around for millions of years. They are also incredibly important to the health of our ecosystems, as they help to keep the balance of aquatic life in check. River otters are members of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, badgers, and

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