Portland Heights
The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running from southeast to northwest, separating Portland from Beaverton and other cities of the Tualatin Valley to the west.
Spotted Towhee
Crocus
Gray Squirrel
Some Snow Too
As early March unfolds, many signs of spring have sprung. Domestic and wildflowers are in bloom, little songbirds are singing and coyotes are exploring.
One of my favorite hiking venues is nearby 205-acre Marquam Nature Park. Several miles of trails lead to 1,070-foot Council Crest, at the top of the Tualatin Mountains with jaw-dropping views of the snow-covered Casccade peaks.
It’s a great time of the year.
Still a little snow at times
The neighborhood dates back to pre-automobile times
Song Sparrows
Rivulets along the trail
Spring Flowers
Only a couple of days apart
Well-maintained trail
Council Crest on a nice day
Oregon BIg Leaf Maple will soon be leafed out
Signs of spring
Song Sparrow and Robin
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