Scenes From Oaks Bottom in March 2023
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Raw video footage that will be edited and featured in the upcoming Nature Revive Documentary Series.
Category: Jonathan’s Journal
Spring in OaksBottom
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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge March 22 2023
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Today was a beautiful day. I was able to photograph an American Kestrel that was hunting field mice. I also found an American Screech Owl and took some nice photos
The Bees Are Back
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Honeybees are an essential part of our ecosystem, and their importance cannot be overstated. These tiny creatures play a crucial role in pollinating plants, which is essential for the growth
Signs of Spring in Oaks Bottom
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The Diversity of Life in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
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Spring is here and it is evident in the sights and sounds in Oaks Bottom. Here is a video compilation with my performance of J.S. Bach’s Arioso.
Relaxing Solo Piano
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French Impressionists
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French Impressionist music is a genre of classical music that emerged in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by its use of unconventional harmonies,
The Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns
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Saint-Saëns wrote ‘The Swan’ in 1886 as the 13th movement of Carnival of the Animals. This post explores the piece’s place in French Impressionist music, its connection to nature, and includes a piano performance video by Jonathan Swanson. … Continue readingThe Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns
The Harsh Winter
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The cold harsh winter it is a very challenging time for the animals. Here a some of the winter warriors that I photographed in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge during one
The Song Sparrow
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The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a small, brown-streaked bird that is found throughout North America. It is a member of the Emberizidae family, which includes other sparrows, buntings, and
Watching The Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday
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I always enjoy photographing wildlife on Super Bowl Sunday. It is always very tranquil outside when everyone is inside glued to their screens. There is also a lot less traffic
The Western Screech Owl
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Screech owls are a species of small owl native to North America. They are known for their distinctive call, which is a loud, high-pitched trill that can be heard for
Harry The Heron
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I have named this Great Blue Heron Harry. This Heron lets me get very close. This is not typical of most Great Blue Herons that tend to be skittish. I
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The Sellwood Peregrine Falcons
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There are Peregrine falcons that have been nesting under the Sellwood bridge in Portland Oregon. The sun came out today and I was able to get a good picture of
My 2022 Year in Review
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2022 Year in Review … Continue readingMy 2022 Year in Review
The Neskowin Project
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I am in Neskowin Oregon working on fixing up an old beach house that has been in our family for 40 years. I have fond childhood memories spending time here
The Plight of the Female Anna’s Hummingbird
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Male hummingbirds do not make good fathers. They are always trying to impress the females with their courtship dives and frequently looking for a new mate. The females get left
A Sunny Winter Day
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Today the sun came out and so did the birds. I went to Sellwood Park with my camera and found some cute birds.
My Hawaii Adventure
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I enjoyed spending 10 days on Oahu. There are beautiful sunsets, rainbows, and colorful birds. Here is a a gallery of some of my favorite photos. Here is a folder