Tonight was another attempt to photograph the hummingbirds who have been frequenting our feeder. Â They must know that I'm there because they either don't show up, or if they do, the leave quickly. Â But I did get one shot of a hummingbird. While I was sitting there waiting, I saw a family of quail in …
Day 199 – No Snake Photos Today
Hubby and I are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle by walking after dinner. Â So off we went to experience health. Â 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. Â Well, they all came out of hibernation (or migration) this weekend. Â I spotted the first one on Saturday afternoon. Â Of course, by the time I got my camera, my tripod and everything else, it …
Day 172 – Why I love living in Bend, Oregon
One of the things that I love about living where I do, is the nature and wildlife living among us in the city.  We are not a large city - population is about 85,000 - but we continuously have wild visitors right in the city.  At our house, we have regular visits from deer, skunks, raccoon, …
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Day 139 – Japanese Garden
Friday we had a few hours to spare before our granddaughter's gymnastics competition was to begin. Â So we spent a few hours at the Japanese Garden in Washington Park in Portland. Â I'd heard a lot about the gardens and have wanted to see them. Â I wasn't disappointed. Â I loved it there. Portland gets a fair …
