The days of winter are always a time of both dormancy and new life. As I hike through the West Hills of Portland, periodic blasts of arctic air, snow and freezing rain keep most life scurrying to survive.
But, I typically spot a few crows, small songbirds and squirrels.
It won’t be long until I begin seeing new growth. It’s both a time of waiting and of enjoying the few signs of new life to be seen.
Gray Squirrel on the hunt
Rain Forest along the Marquam Trail
Crow has the eye on me
Pileated Woodpecker
Takes lots of work to keep the trails open
Song Sparrows
Mt. Adams over Portland on a day of significant temperature inversion
Vireo (?), Pine Squirrel and Song Sparrow
SW Portland Trails
A hardy winter bloom
Sun breaking through the fog on Council Crest
Good again…. Thanks!
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