I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home.
Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds are especially welcome to be seen.
In the midst of summer though, the pickings become slim. Portland traditionally receives very little rainfall in July and August.
But, there’s always something that catches my eye. Butterflies are an example. At times, they are like beautiful flowers flitting in the wind. If there was a single butterfly that captured this image, it would be a painted lady.

Cottontail

Painted Lady Butterfly

Marquam Trail
Roses from the Oregon Rose Garden

Dark-eyed Junko

Garter Snake

Council Crest behind the Oregon Vietnam Memorial

Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Railings along the Marquam Trail
Painted Lady and Western Tiger

Mt. Hood from the Marquam Trail
Roses from the Oregon Rose Garden
Oregon Rose Garden
Summer berries
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