Nature Photographer and Music Producer
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
Continue reading Friendly Downy Woodpeckers Visit My Backyard
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
Continue readingBringing Birds to Life at OMSI — My Volunteer Project (Sept 13–14, 2025)
On a peaceful late afternoon at the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge I had an unforgettable close encounter with a great blue heron (Ardea herodias). The bird landed in a tree
Continue reading Up Close with a Great Blue Heron — Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
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
Continue reading River Otters — Playful Water Hunters of North America
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
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,
Continue readingA Tiny Visitor: Gray Hairstreak on My Cosmos
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
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
Continue readingHow a Feeder and a Fountain Brought Red‑breasted Nuthatches to My Backyard
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
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
A few of my favorite photos that include wood ducks, bald eagles, and flowers from my garden.
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.
Continue readingExploring the Buzz: Bees of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
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
Continue readingThe American Robin: A Beloved Symbol of Spring in Portland, Oregon
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
Continue readingThe Majestic Male Wood Duck: A Treasure of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Cedar Waxwings at the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge using my new Fuji XH2 camera paired with a 400mm Fuji lens and a 1.2
Continue readingCapturing the Beauty of Cedar Waxwings: A Photographic Journey
I met this vibrantly colored male Anna’s hummingbird on the Willamette Greenway Trail in Portland Oregon. I was able to get about 3 feet away from this bird to be
Continue readingA Colorful Male Anna’s Hummingbird Photo Shoot
After many visits to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge this Spring, I captured some beautiful footage of our local birds. To enhance this experience, I recorded a piano piece of Robert
Continue readingSchumann’s “Kinderszenen” with videos of the Birds of Oaks Bottom
Today was one of those perfect spring days that reminds us of the beauty surrounding us. With the sun shining and the air filled with the sweet melodies of birds,
As spring unfolds and the world bursts into bloom, one of the most captivating sights in our backyards is the courtship display of the spotted towhee (Pipilo maculatus). With their
Continue readingSpringtime Splendor: The Spotted Towhee’s Courtship Dance
Recently, I had the delightful experience of photographing a group of bushtits flitting around my backyard. These tiny, energetic birds, known for their social behavior and distinctive appearance, have become
Continue readingCapturing the Charm of Bushtits in My BackyardBushtits in my back yard