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. Â They stayed long enough for me to …
Down by the River
The past few weeks have been unusually stressful for me. Â At times like this I like to go down to the river to decompress. Â There's something about being by the water and listening to nature that relaxes me. Â Last weekend was one of those times. Â 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. Â I thought they were black ducks. Â I searched the internet for black ducks with white bill and lo and behold . . . they're coots. Maralee
Through My Lens 