Home on the Range

Last weekend we made a trip through eastern Oregon to Vale and Ontario.  This area is truly "high desert" and has its own, unique beauty. We saw lots of eagles. We didn't have much time to spend stopping for photos on the way to Ontario, and taking photos at 65 mph is not easy. But …

Burrowing Owl

These photos of the burrowing owl were taken while I was attending an event at the High Desert Museum. I prefer to take my photos of animals in the wild, but this little owl was just sooooo cute. They are only about 9" tall and are one of the smallest owls. None of the animals …

Duck Weather

Yesterday we had a combination of snow, rain, sun and wind. Typical spring weather in Central Oregon. I went for a short walk when it wasn't raining too hard and the ducks seemed to be enjoying this weather.  There must have been 100 ducks near the pond walking around . . . but there were …

Ducks on the Pond

Now that the ice is melting, this little pond near our home has been a hangout for a bunch of ducks. I enjoy watching their antics in the water. Maralee