In the realm of nature’s artistic palette, few creatures can rival the vibrant and mesmerizing beauty of mandarin ducks. With their striking plumage and captivating colors, these magnificent birds have long been a source of inspiration for artists, photographers, and dreamers alike. Their presence in the world is a testament to the wonder and diversity that exists within our natural environment. Adorned in a kaleidoscope of hues, mandarin ducks paint the canvas of our imagination with their resplendent feathers. The male, resplendent in his regal

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Jonathan Swanson is a music producer located in Portland Oregon. His work has been featured on NPR, HBO, Showtime, and other networks. Jonathan is a talented pianist with a wide range of styles that includes jazz, classical, and ambient piano music.

I compiled favorite photos from 2023 and put them into a video slide show that can be viewed in HD or 4k video on Youtube. This video features photos from Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge and other locations around Portland Oregon.

Bushtits are small, active birds that are found throughout North America. They are a common bird found all year round in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. They are known for their distinctive appearance, with a round body, long tail, and small, pointed bill. Despite their small size, bushtits are highly social birds that live in large flocks and work together to build intricate nests. The females are identifiable by their yellow eyes. The males have fully dark eyes. One of the most interesting aspects of bushtits

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I believe God has a sense of humor and created it so we can all can laugh to ease the burden of our human condition. Walt Disney was famous for bringing animals to life with his early animations. Here are some of my first attempts to give animals dramatic and comedic sound effects. Here are a few short videos that I created. Turn on your sound to hear the drama! Duck Drama Duck Fight Pied Billed Grebe Squirrel Fight Please consider becoming a member to

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Most of my pictures and posts are from Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Eventually I will create downloadable pdf and a link to purchase a field guide to oaks bottom that will include information and descriptions of wildlife. Currently I have categories,that Members can select to find various posts. I have been adding detailed descriptions to my posts that will eventually be used for my field guide book. Some of the categories and sub categories include Bees, Birds, Shore Birds, Mammals, General Posts, Raptors, Ducks, Herons,

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