By late November many of the leaves have fallen from the hardwood trees. On cold mornings they crunch under my […]
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November in the Tualatin Hills
In November the transition to winter has begun. Leaves are falling by the bucketful from hardwood trees. And, there are […]
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest
I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. In mid-autumn the transition to winter has begun. Instead […]
Tualatin Hills Squirrels
On a pretty day in mid-October, we returned to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park to do a four-mile loop hike. […]
Happy Halloween
I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. In late October the transition to winter has begun. […]
Pittock Mansion and the Wildwood
On one of the early days of autumn I went to 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. It’s located on a 950-foot […]
Woody Woodpecker and Friends
I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Lately I’ve been lucky to spot some colorful woodpeckers. […]
The Days of Owls
Signs of fall are all around. As I explore the urban woods and surrounding areas near home, I’m beginning to […]
Predator and Prey
It’s always enjoyable spotting coyotes and gray squirrels. Every once in awhile I see coyotes in neighborhood yards, and I […]
Blacktail Deer in an Urban Environment
It’s always enjoyable spotting deer. Every once in awhile in early morning hours I see them in neighborhood yards. Usually […]