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The Birds of Oaks Bottom Book

jgustav71 March 20, 2021March 20, 2021

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I am excited to start working on my book called the “The Birds of Oaks Bottom.” I have now spent over one year photographing the Birds of Oaks Bottom Wildlife

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Baby Rabbit Rehab

jgustav71 March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

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It felt good to bring a baby bunny back from near death. I spent most of the day helping it recover. I found it in my garden in catatonic state

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Birds with Hairdos

jgustav71 March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

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I recently was lucky to get my first pictures of a Pileated Woodpecker and a Kingfisher in the same day. I could not help to notice that both of these

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Canada Geese In Portland Oregon

jgustav71 March 16, 2021March 16, 2021

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Portland Oregon is home to Canada Geese. You can see them almost all year round. I have enjoyed photographing these beautiful birds. They usually hang out in flocks feeding on

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Canada Geese In Portland Oregon

jgustav71 March 16, 2021July 25, 2023

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Portland Oregon is home to Canada Geese. You can see them almost all year round. I have enjoyed photographing these beautiful birds. They usually hang out in flocks feeding on

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Northern Shovelers

jgustav71 March 14, 2021January 12, 2024

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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, situated in the heart of Portland, Oregon, serves as a vital habitat for a diverse array of flora and fauna. Among the various avian species that

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Eagles in Portland Oregon

jgustav71 March 13, 2021March 29, 2021

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I have enjoyed photographing Bald Eagles in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge and along the Willamette River in Portland. The Eagles hunt mostly fish along the River. Some of these photos

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My Kayak Adventures On The Willamette River

jgustav71 March 13, 2021March 25, 2021

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Today was a beautiful day on the Willamette River. I launched my kayak near the Sellwood bridge and paddled about 1 mile to the Ross Island. I was able to

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Great White Egret

jgustav71 March 13, 2021March 13, 2021

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I photographed this beautiful Great White Egret at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge in Vancouver Washington. This is a fun place to go to photograph birds and the wildlife. They have a

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Macro Nature Photos

jgustav71 March 12, 2021March 13, 2021

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I enjoy finding the beauty in things overlooked. Macrophotography helps me to see things that I often miss without a lot of magnification. Here are some samples of my macro

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Signs of Spring

jgustav71 March 11, 2021March 13, 2021

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March is one of my favorite times to photograph. The birds are very active and the flowers are beginning to bloom. Here are some photos from my visit to Oaks

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Kayaking on the Willamette River

jgustav71 March 11, 2021March 11, 2021

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Kayaking on the Willamette River and photographing a Kingfisher.

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Photos Sellwood Oregon March 9 2021

jgustav71 March 9, 2021March 6, 2022

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I enjoy going out into a storm and photographing the clouds, sunsets, and rainbows after the storm passes. It always reminds me that the storms of life are temporary....

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Jonathan Swanson Featured on KGW news

jgustav71 March 8, 2021February 17, 2022

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My New Exlusive Content for Members

jgustav71 March 7, 2021March 12, 2021

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Starting April 2021, I will offer my library of photos to members. 1st level members will be able to view and download images for the personal use. This includes websites,

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The Sun And The Moon

jgustav71 January 10, 2021August 15, 2023

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A short story about the sun and the moon written by Jonathan Swanson. This story is a parable about unconditional love and forgiveness. An audio version of this story performed

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