Nature Photographer and Music Producer
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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 ahead....
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 grasshoppers. There are hundreds of
Continue readingOaks Bottom in October
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, squirrels, cotton tail rabbits, chipmunks,
Continue readingCritters In My Back Yard
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 all year round. The great
Continue readingA Great Blue Heron in Oaks Bottom
I’ve spent about four days here in Neskowin. Most of the days have been overcast. I have been enjoying going on bike rides and walks on the beach. Here are
Continue readingScenes from Neskowin Oregon
Today I had a cool visitor in my garden. This interesting bug is a bush cricket or Katydid. They have excellent camouflage. Katydid is an insect that belongs to the
This is my favorite bee to photograph. I took these photos inOaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge....
I have been enjoying photographing a variety of bees and dragonflies. Most of these photos were taken at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Please consider becoming a member to support my
Continue readingBugs can be Beautiful
This is the time of year when dragonflies are out in full force. I was able to get close to some cool dragonflies today with my 80mm macro lens with
Continue readingDragonflies of Oaks Bottom
Today was a perfect day to be out on the River. I decided to paddle up the in my Kayak to search for Bald Eagles. Here are a few pictures
Continue readingEagles on The Willamette River