Tonight was another attempt to photograph the hummingbirds who have been frequenting our feeder. They must know that I'm there because they either don't show up, or if they do, the leave quickly. But I did get one shot of a hummingbird. While I was sitting there waiting, I saw a family of quail in …
Day 204 – Cascade Cycling Classic – Downtown Criterium
Every year Bend hosts the Cascade Cycling Classic - a six-day cycling race throughout the area It is the longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country - this year was the 33rd year. Because most of the stages are run during the week while I'm at work, I'm not able to see …
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Day 199 – No Snake Photos Today
Hubby and I are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle by walking after dinner. So off we went to experience health. The smell of sweet grass hung in the air while rabbits and chipmunks scurried around chasing butterflies and bugs. An idyllic evening to catch up on the days events. I slowed my gait slightly …
Day 191 – Hummingbirds and Butterflies
I have a hummingbird feeder right outside my home office window and have been waiting all summer to see a hummingbird. Well, they all came out of hibernation (or migration) this weekend. I spotted the first one on Saturday afternoon. Of course, by the time I got my camera, my tripod and everything else, it …
Day 186 – Pet Parade
There are three things (probably more) that people who live in Bend love . . . their outdoor sports, their micro-brews . . . and their pets. Every Fourth of July, Bend puts on a pet parade through downtown. I had never been to one of the parades before and thought this would be a …
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