Big Snow of 2019

I'm from Eugene, Oregon and snowfall is something we don't see much of in my hometown, until last month when we received the 5th deepest snow recorded.  

The number one biggest snow ever documented here in Eugene was in January 1969 when I was just a kid.  47.1 inches adorned our eclectic college town.  I don't remember much about the difficulties it caused, I only remember playing in it. 

Last month the official recording was 19.1 inches.  And since I wasn't alive for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th deepest snow, you can imagine how excited I was to get out and enjoy the white stuff.

Lincoln Sparrow

Fox Sparrow

My Poodle having a taste.

Varied Thrush hunkered down and American Robin flying away.

Song Sparrow

Western Blue Bird

American Pelicans

American Pelicans with their heads in the water

Ruddy Duck (Winter visitor)

Red-shouldered Hawk (see his red shoulder!)

That's Wilson birding with me in the snow (when it's starting to melt).  He spots something!

Wilson sure had fun!

Around My Yard: Summer 2018

It has been a hot and dry summer here in Oregon, but it hasn't stopped me from enjoying all that nature has to offer.

I'm always amazed at everything I find just wandering around our five acres with my poodle everyday.  

This is Wilson my partner in crime.  
Rain or Shine, this poodle demands his two walks daily whether I'm ready or not!

Anna's Hummingbird
 These tiny little birds are so dainty, yet so colorful.

Black-headed Grosbeak
I have a whole family of these birds this year.

Spotted Towhee (Baby)
I normally don't see the young ones around, but this year I had several!

A pair of Red-Shouldered Hawks sitting in the tree. 
You can't miss their loud call.

Western Wood Pewee
I love flycatchers.  It's so interesting how they always go back and forth to their perch.

Bullocks Oriole
This is the first year I've seen these colorful birds in my tree.  

Evening Grosbeak
I have a pair that come back every year for a visit.

Wrentit
I heard this guys song before he was spotted.  I didn't see his friend, but he could be heard as well.

Belted Kingfisher
This loud mouth has been hanging around all year.  See his tongue!

Honeybee on my pretty flowers
 These are the good bees!

California Scrub Jay (baby)
I love all the baby birds.  Look how soft this one looks.  Don't you just want to touch it?

Eurasian Collared-Dove
This guy is perched at the top of our cherry tree.  It must me a good vantage point.

Hairy Woodpecker
I never get tired of seeing woodpeckers.

Lazuli Bunting
This is the first time this bright colored bird visited my feeder.  
I was pretty excited about that.

Lesser Goldfinch
They are such happy little birds.

Wilson, the gentle giant, getting to know my daughters little kittens.
Isn't that cute!