I participated in the 7-day nature photo challenge that has been going around on Facebook. Today is my 7th day and I thought photos of swans would be an appropriate "swan song." These were taken along the Deschutes River while walking yesterday. Maralee
Belted Kingfisher
I was walking on my lunch hour along the Deschutes River when I noticed this bird on a branch across the river. (Of course, it had to be across the river.) As I got a little closer I saw that it was a kingfisher. This is only the second time in the 15 years I've …
Heron Take Off and Landing
I think this is the same heron that I photographed last year along the Deschutes River. And it is one smart heron. It seems that no matter what side of the river I'm walking on, the heron is on the other side. So even with my 300mm lens, it was still a fair distance away. …
Hawk
My favorite birds are the raptors and I could watch a hawk soar all day. So I was excited when I was returning from my walk on Friday and saw this gorgeous hawk fly right over the bridge in front of me and land on the top of a building nearby. I got a few …
Ring-billed Gull
I went back to the river on Saturday and trying to be inconspicuousĀ amongst the duck colony was this ring-billed gull. I understand that they are a very common bird, but this was the first time I've seen oneĀ this far inland. Maralee
Through My Lens 