The Great Blue Heron
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Author: Jonathan Swanson
Long Tailed Weasel
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While in Neskowin I photographed a long tailed Weasel. It had a burrow under the neighbor’s sidewalk. It kept popping out of its hole to check its surroundings. Hense the
Neskowin Sunset
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It has been a hectic month trying to make ends meet. I appreciate the support of my members. Here are some of my latest photos from Neskowin Oregon.
Western Tanager
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The Western Tanager: A Beautiful Bird of the American West The Western Tanager is a stunning bird that can be found in the western regions of North America. With its
The Spotted Towhee
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The Spotted Towhee: A Beautiful Bird of North America The Spotted Towhee is a beautiful bird that is native to North America. It is a member of the sparrow family
Why Are There So Many Songs About Rainbows?
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Rainbows have been a source of inspiration for artists, poets, and musicians for centuries. From the biblical story of Noah’s Ark to the modern-day LGBTQ+ pride flag, rainbows have been
Forest Bathing
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Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is a practice that involves immersing oneself in nature, particularly in forests, to improve physical and mental health. This practice originated in Japan in
The Yellow Rumped Warbler
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The Yellow-rumped Warbler, also known as the Myrtle Warbler, is a small songbird that is commonly found in North America. This bird is known for its distinctive yellow rump patch,
American Bushtits
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Bushtits are small, active birds that are found throughout North America. They are a common bird found all year round in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. They are known for their
Mink in Oaks Bottom
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Wild mink, scientifically known as Neovison vison, are small, carnivorous mammals that are native to North America. They are known for their sleek, dark brown fur and their ability to
The Northern Flicker
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The Northern flicker, also known as the Colaptes auratus, is a medium-sized woodpecker that is commonly found in North America. This bird is known for its unique appearance, behavior, and
Baby Hummingbirds
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I have been documenting an Anna’s hummingbird nest and it is getting very close for the baby hummingbirds to leave the nest. You can see in the video that it
Happy Earth Day
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Today we celebrate earth day. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. God has blessed us with
A Spring Day in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
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The Red Breasted Sap Sucker
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The Red-breasted Sapsucker is a species of woodpecker found in western North America. They are named for their habit of drilling small holes in trees to feed on the sap
The American Robin
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The American robin is a medium-sized songbird that is native to North America. It is a common bird that is known for its distinctive orange-red breast and gray-brown back and
Gold Finch
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A goldfinch is a small bird with bright yellow and black feathers. It is a common bird found in North America and Europe, and is known for its distinctive song
Yellow-Rumped Warbler
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The Yellow-rumped Warbler is a small songbird that breeds in North America and winters in Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. It is known for its distinctive
Ruby Crowned Kinglet
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The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a small songbird that is found in North America. It is one of the smallest birds in North America, measuring only about 4 inches in length.
Western Screech Owl in Oaks Bottom
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The Western Screech Owl is a small owl species found in western North America. They are typically around 8-10 inches in length and have a wingspan of around 20 inches.