Archive for ‘Portland Area Hikes’

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 […]

October 27, 2022 0 6

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. […]

October 22, 2022 0 4

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 […]

October 17, 2022 2 5

Predator and Prey

It’s always enjoyable spotting coyotes and gray squirrels. Every once in awhile I see coyotes in neighborhood yards, and I […]

October 11, 2022 1 5

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 […]

October 9, 2022 0 6

Black Crows and Dark-eyed Juncos

I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds are especially […]

September 23, 2022 0 3

Close-up of a Barred Owl at Tualatin Hills

On a pretty day in early September, we returned to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park to do a four-mile loop […]

September 11, 2022 3 7

Nature in an Urban Environment

I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds are especially […]