I've lived in Oregon for 12 years and have only been to the Columbia River Gorge a few times, and mostly it was just passing through on my way to somewhere else. It is a gorgeous area and on our way to Seattle two years ago we took a little extra time so we could …
Zorro
When I was first introduced to the cedar waxwing last year, my first thought was that it looked like Zorro with the mask over its eyes (or maybe the Lone Ranger). I saw my first cedar waxwings of the season this year as I drove up my driveway. They stayed long enough for me to …
Down by the River
The past few weeks have been unusually stressful for me. At times like this I like to go down to the river to decompress. There's something about being by the water and listening to nature that relaxes me. Last weekend was one of those times. It was a beautiful, spring-like day and it was …
Flying Geese
I've been going to the river to practice photographing birds in flight. It's hard to keep them in focus and have the entire bird in the frame. I will keep practicing. 🙂 Maralee
A Couple of Old Coots
When I was down by the river this weekend, I saw these strange-looking birds. I thought they were black ducks. I searched the internet for black ducks with white bill and lo and behold . . . they're coots. Maralee
Through My Lens 