Author: Jonathan Swanson

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Fluff and Fury: A Flock of Bushtits in Sellwood Oregon

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That afternoon in Sellwood was a beautiful fall day with perfect golden hour lighting. I was wandering through Sellwood Park and I noticed a high-pitched chatter. A busy, bouncing cloud

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Up Close with a Great Egret: A Quiet Fall Afternoon on the Willamette

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There are days when the river seems to hold its breath. On a recent fall day, the Willamette lay glassy and gold, fog lingering in low pockets and the cottonwoods

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The End of SpringTitle: From Cosmos to Crimson — Saying Goodbye to Spring, Hello to FallThe End of Spring

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The garden still hums with life as spring winds down. Cosmos sway in the soft late-afternoon light, butterflies flit from petal to petal, and the neighborhood cat takes long, sunny

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 Friendly Downy Woodpeckers Visit My Backyard

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This fall noisy visitors showed up at my feeder and made my backyard a little wilder — Downy woodpeckers They are small, bold, and surprisingly photogenic. After making a few

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Bringing Birds to Life at OMSI — My Volunteer Project (Sept 13–14, 2025)

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I had the pleasure of volunteering at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Science Fair on September 13–14, 2025, where I ran an arcade-style, multiple-choice bird quiz designed

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 Up Close with a Great Blue Heron — Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

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On a peaceful late afternoon at the Oak Bottom Wildlife Refuge I had an unforgettable close encounter with a great blue heron (Ardea herodias). The bird landed in a tree

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 River Otters — Playful Water Hunters of North America

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River otters (Lontra canadensis) are sleek, energetic mammals often seen sliding, diving and hunting in rivers, lakes and marshes. Famous for their playful behavior and acrobatic swimming, these charismatic carnivores

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A Red-Tailed Hawk close encounter

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This morning’s walk through Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge I had a close encounter with a Red Tailed Hawk that was clearly used to human presence. Perched high on a telephone

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A Tiny Visitor: Gray Hairstreak on My Cosmos

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The other day a tiny gray butterfly landed on a cosmos bloom in my garden, and I was lucky enough to get a macro shot of the moment. Up close,

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Scenes from my Garden

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Here is a beautiful yellow rose next to my fountain. Portland is the city of roses. What does a Yellow Rose traditionally symbolize? I plant flowers to attract butterflies. Here

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How a Feeder and a Fountain Brought Red‑breasted Nuthatches to My Backyard

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After putting up a feeder and a small fountain, I never expected the tiny, steel‑blue-and-russet birds that began darting around my fig tree after I installed a feeder and a

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My Recent Neskowin Adventure

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Last week I spend some time in Neskowin doing some repairs on a beach house. I found some time to get some photos of the local wildlife. Here are some

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The Dark Eyed Junco

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A Heartwarming Encounter with Nature: Junco Nesting on My Deck This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to witness the beauty of nature right on my own deck. A pair

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Exploring the Buzz: Bees of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

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Today, I made another excursion to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Portland, Oregon, and I was captivated by the diverse array of bee species that call this lush habitat home.

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The American Robin: A Beloved Symbol of Spring in Portland, Oregon

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As the seasons change and the days grow longer, one of the first signs of spring in Portland, Oregon, is the cheerful song of the American Robin. This familiar and

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The Majestic Male Wood Duck: A Treasure of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

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Nestled within the serene landscapes of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, the male Wood Duck stands out as one of nature’s most stunning avian wonders. With its vibrant plumage and striking

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