Nature Photographer and Music Producer
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Here is a series of photos featuring the American Bushtit. These birds seem to never sit still. It makes it a challenge to photograph them....
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Today was a beautiful day and it felt like Spring that officially starts on March 19. These scenes are from my walk around Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Portland Oregon....
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The Northern flicker, also known as the Colaptes auratus, is a medium-sized woodpecker that is commonly found in North America. This bird is known for its unique appearance, behavior, and
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Beauty in art and music plays a crucial role in human experience. It not only provides aesthetic pleasure and emotional resonance but also serves as a vital counterbalance to the
Continue readingNew World Symphony AntonÃn Dvořák performed by the Jonathan Swanson Trio
Today I spent most of the day in Oaks Bottom. Here is a compilation video of some of my favorite photos and videos from today. It includes a belted king
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🎵 Song Sparrows: The Jazz Musicians of the Avian World 🎵 Have you ever wondered if birds can jam just like jazz musicians? Well, look no further than the talented
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Anna’s hummingbirds (Calypte anna) are a species of hummingbird native to the west coast of North America, ranging from British Columbia in Canada down through California and into parts of
Continue readingAnna’s Hummingbirds in Sellwood Oregon