Squirrels
There are many small canyons formed by seasonal creeks on the east side of the West Hills. Some of the bigger ones have been kept as publicly-owned greenways. The Marquam and other trails climb through these greenways to the high point of the West Hills on Council Crest.
I enjoy hiking these trails, hoping to spot songbirds, critters and other sights in early spring. Both pine and gray squirrels are often running about, bringing a smile to my face.

An alert Squirrel

Rainbow over Portland

Squirrel
West Hills

Salmonberry

Marquqm Trail

Seldom used fire hydrant

Dark-eyed Junco

Pleasant stretch of trail

Trillium

Sunnysidee Trail

Oregon Grape

I’ve been spotted

Trillium

Portland from Council Crest

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