Tumalo Falls

This it another photo taken a couple of weeks ago when my sister and I hiked at Tumalo Falls. Maralee  

Deer Encounter

Deer

As I was walking along the river yesterday, camera in hand, looking for birds, I heard a rustling in the trees next to me and lo and behold, there was a group of about 8 deer walking by. They weren't more than 10-15 feet away. I stopped. They stopped. I was able to get a …

Hummingbird

This hummingbird is still visiting my feeder. It may be the one who stayed so long last year. These were taken a couple of weeks ago when there were still some leaves left on the trees.  Maralee

Scrub Jay

Scrub Jay

The scrub jay is a very common bird around here. I see them chasing other birds away from the feeder, in the trees, bushes . . . just about everywhere. They have a very raucous voice and most times can be heard before they are seen. Maralee