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
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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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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
Cute Critters in Portland
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Portland Oregon support a wide range of urban wildlife. I spend a lot of time exploring Oaks Bottom wildlife refuge. Occasionally I will run into mammals that include; Otters, Sea
Neskowin in December
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I spent the last two days in Neskowin. There was some big winter storms and lots of rain. I was able to find a small break in the storm and
River Otters in Oaks Bottom
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Today I ran across a River Otter enjoying sushi for lunch. Here is some close-up video footage. River otters are one of the most beloved animals in the world, and
November in Oaks Bottom
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Here is some recent video footage from Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. I added some solo piano music. The soundtrack is my recording of a beautiful piano composition called To A
My Photo Journal
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I consider myself a photo journalist. My photo journals include images from the Oregon Coast, Wildlife Refuges, and parks. I am soon heading to Hawaii and I will be bringing
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Jonathan Swanson’s Solo Piano Jingles
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Here is a sample of some of clips of solo piano that can be used as license free commercial music for your podcasts, blogs, tick tock , youtube, or instagram
Bald Eagles in Sellwood Oregon
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Bald Eagles in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge: A Symbol of Conservation and Ecological Restoration Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, located in Portland, Oregon, is a crucial habitat for a diverse range
Rainbow Ducks
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Here are the images that I chose for my 2023 Calendar called Rainbow Ducks. I am making the individual calendar images available to my members.
Rainbow Duck Calendar
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I am excited to have published a 2023 Calendar featuring my photos of wood ducks and mandarin ducks. Mandarin Ducks are considered one of the world’s most colorful birds. The