Nature Photographer and Music Producer
This is the nature blog of Jonathan Swanson for members
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
Continue readingThe Plight of the Female Anna’s Hummingbird
I enjoyed spending 10 days on Oahu. There are beautiful sunsets, rainbows, and colorful birds. Here is a a gallery of some of my favorite photos. Here is a folder
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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
Continue readingNeskowin in December
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
Continue readingRiver Otters 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 piano composition called To A
Continue readingNovember in Oaks Bottom
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 and I will be bringing
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Bald Eagles in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge: A Symbol of Conservation and Ecological Restoration Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, located in Portland, Oregon, is a crucial habitat for a diverse range
Continue readingBald Eagles in Sellwood Oregon
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....
I am excited to have published a 2023 Calendar featuring my photos of wood ducks and mandarin ducks. Mandarin Ducks are considered one of the world’s most colorful birds. The
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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 your gutter downspout. I have
Continue readingWoodpeckers are Beautiful