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April Shower Bring May Flowers
There are a lot of beautiful cloud formations that happen during the Month of April. In Portland Oregon, These clouds often bring a large volume of rain. April showers bring May flowers is a common saying that has been passed down through generations. It is a simple phrase that carries a deeper meaning about the cyclical nature of life and the importance of patience and perseverance. This saying is particularly relevant in the context of the natural world, where the arrival of spring and the
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Scenes From Oaks Bottom in March 2023
Raw video footage that will be edited and featured in the upcoming Nature Revive Documentary Series....
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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge March 22 2023
Today was a beautiful day. I was able to photograph an American Kestrel that was hunting field mice. I also found an American Screech Owl and took some nice photos and videos. There was also a cute mama Anna’s Hummingbird tending to her nest....
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The Bees Are Back
Honeybees are an essential part of our ecosystem, and their importance cannot be overstated. These tiny creatures play a crucial role in pollinating plants, which is essential for the growth and survival of many crops and wildflowers. Without honeybees, our food supply would be severely impacted, and the natural beauty of our environment would be diminished. One of the primary reasons honeybees are so important is their role in pollination. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen, they inadvertently transfer pollen
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Signs of Spring in Oaks Bottom
Brown Creeper Peregrine Falcon Peregrine Falcon Peregrine Falcon Honey Bee Wood Duck Wood Duck Wood Duck Wood Duck Western Screech Owl Western Screech Owl...
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The Diversity of Life in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Spring is here and it is evident in the sights and sounds in Oaks Bottom. Here is a video compilation with my performance of J.S. Bach’s Arioso....
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French Impressionists
French Impressionist music is a genre of classical music that emerged in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by its use of unconventional harmonies, subtle tonal colors, and a focus on mood and atmosphere rather than traditional musical forms. The movement was heavily influenced by the visual arts, particularly the Impressionist movement in painting, and sought to capture the same sense of fleeting moments and sensory impressions in music. One of the most prominent composers of French Impressionist music
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The Harsh Winter
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....
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Watching The Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday
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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