Since moving to Oregon, something has been on my radar. That something was the breeding population of Tufted Puffins that nest at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach. I’d read about them before moving here and thought I’d have to make a trip to the small beachside town south of Astoria to see them sometime. Haystack […] …
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After our big trip to Alaska, I got pretty far behind on my photos around here so yes, I am catching up. Here are a few pretty migratory birds I have seen on our hillside. via Spring Birds — My Everyday Photos
via Western Tanager — Wilder Alaska
By Judy Bernard, Master Gardener I hope you’ve enjoyed my first two blogs about attracting birds. In this one I’ll talk about your garden. To keep the birds coming year round, they need to be provided with an environment that accommodates their changing requirements. Native trees, shrubs and flowers that grow naturally in the forests […] …
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propelled by Mom’s encouragement first swim via Last One In — leaf and twig
Just back from this years East Coast Birding Tour. Some fantastic birds again, visiting sites along the east coast of Yorkshire and Northumberland. If you are a photographer and haven’t been on this tour yet … book a place on next year’s trip. You will not regret it. All food, accommodation, boat trip, guiding and […] …
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F/7.1, 1/200, ISO 400. Domestic Goose in Wild What did the tooth brush want to become when he grew older? A broom. Interesting Fact: The domestication, as Charles Darwin remarks (The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication i. 287), is of very ancient date, with archaeological evidence for domesticated geese in Egypt more than […] …
With the bottom of their acorn vault looking depleted a pair of Acorn Woodpeckers makes their way towards the top shelf of their tree. The first one confidently leading the way as if saying follow me. I love the colors and the button eyes of these guys. via Hey…Follow me — nature has no boss
Great Egret ” Posing for Friends” © HJ Ruiz – Avian101 via Photo Capture # 100 – Great Egret — H.J. Ruiz - Avian101
The Northern Herper 
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