In early April we journeyed to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, a few miles west of home in the heart of […]
Tag Archive for ‘Blacktail Deer’
Wild Turkeys and Wildflowers
Wild turkeys gobbling, blacktail deer foraging among the white oaks, amorous groundhogs spooning in the intermittent sunshine and colorful wildflowers […]
Has Spring Arrived? The First Wildflower of the Year
Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom is the official harbinger of spring. Other folks wait until the spring […]
The Eastern Columbia River Gorge in the Midst of Winter
Snow remains on the ground in the east side of the Columbia River Gorge. The blacktail deer are smart enough […]
Nikons Love the Color Red
New cameras, in this case a Nikon 7200, are always a trying experience. New settings need to be learned and […]
Early Spring Wildlife Photography
In early spring I returned to the east side of the Columbia River Gorge to do a little hiking, and photography. […]
A Climb to McCall Point
The hike to McCall Point is one of the best for experiencing the spring wildflower show on the east end of […]
A Mid-Winter Hike on the East Side of the Columbia River Gorge
Two varieties of colorful wildflowers in bloom. Twelve blacktail deer sleeping or feeding near the trail. Ravens and red-tailed hawks riding […]
Deer Tracks in Fresh Fallen Snow
In early winter I ventured into the snow-covered Oak Savannah area of the eastern Columbia River Gorge. This is a […]
Memaloose Hills on a cold and foggy day
Rain storm after rain storm moving through the Portland area. I felt like I should be growing webs between my […]