This Day was For the Birds
Scientists from the Finch Research Network were out in Corvallis this week, seeking to find the Evening Grosbeak. Having lost over 90% of its resident population in the United States…
Category: Birds and Other Critters
Weekend at Our Favorite Nursery
On Saturday morning, we headed out to our favorite local nursery. A good local nursery never disappoints. ********** These characters were there to welcome us to the vegetable section. They…
WALKING into MEDITATION
Sometimes when I’m walking with my camera, my eye stops my forward movement, and I am captured by the moment. It might be a glorious sight, or it might be…
Wildlife Walking
A few days ago, I went out walking with my son-in law Kevin through the Alsea Falls Recreation Site and the Finley Wildlife Refuge. Here’s one of the first creatures…
Back Downtown Again
I love downtown Corvallis. There are always surprises! ******** At the corner of Second Street and Madison Avenue, this sign tells of cheerful times past and hints at things to…
Roaming In An Early Corvallis Neighborhood
On one of my regular bike rides, I “discovered” a new neighborhood. Called the Job’s Addition Neighborhood, it was approved for development in 1888. From time to time I’ll visit,…
LIFE is DIVERSITY
MY PERSPECTIVE In the natural world, life is dependent upon diversity. The greater the diversity of different plants and animals that can live together in a particular environment, the healthier…
SLOWING DOWN in BANDON
We were out on the Oregon coast this weekend… Sometimes we just need a safe harbor… Slowing down in Bandon “Welcome to our port!” “Take your time… there’s no rush…
