Virginia Lake
In early September I drove to Sauvie Island, stopping at the Virginia Lake Trailhead. It’s always an interesting hike, going around marshy, wildlife-rich Virginia Lake.
In the summer the lake mostly dries up and turns into a large grassy meadow.
Virginia Lake (meadow in the summer)
Skinny Blacktail Deer (ringer from nearby Coastal Mountains)
Hadley Landing
A side trail visits Hadley’s Landing on the Multnomah Channel. There are usually boats tied up to a long dock, but this day the trail was blocked by a fallen tree. I was somewhat surprised, because volunteer crews typically keep the trails in great shape. And, sure enought, I ran into a trail crew on my way out.
A fun morning indeed.
Hadley Landing blocked by fallen trees
Oak Savannah habitat
Moth Mullien
Pleasant stretch of trail
Blacktail Deer has spotted Your Humble Scribe
This was a pleasant hike, John, to the meadow/lake. Thanks for taking us along.
Curious about the condition of the deer. Very scrawny. Do you know why they look like they’re starving?
I’m assuming it was sick or injured. Usually blacktail deer are in good shape in the fall.