Redwood National Park

The tall, majestic trees found in Redwood National Park can't be captured by a simple photograph.  They have to be witnessed in person as you trek along the many trails that weave throughout the park.  These are the tallest trees in the world.  

 

Below are a few of my favorite images I captured when I spent a few days in the Redwoods, which includes the beautiful beaches along its border. 

Redwood National Park

Tree Fungi

Tree Fungi

Trillum Falls - This hike is about a 3 mile loop trail.

  

Roosevelt elk

Interesting tree burl

Beautiful creeks and rivers

Great Blue Heron

The redwood trees are the tallest trees in the world.

 

You might even see some art along the river!

Western Gull

Gorgeous beaches

Silver Falls State Park

Silver Falls, the largest State park in Oregon, is spectacular!  I went in early September, and even though several of the falls were nothing more than a trickle, the rest were jaw dropping.

There are a total of ten waterfalls which can be seen from the "Trail of Ten Falls", an 8.7 Mile loop that includes the Canyon Trail, Rim Trail, Winter Trail and Maple Ridge Trail. 

South Falls - 177 Feet

Lower South Falls - 93 Feet

North Falls - 136 Feet

Upper North Falls - 65 Feet

Lower North Falls - 30 Feet

Middle North Falls - 106 feet

 

I love this picture my husband captured, walking behind the

Another look at the beautiful Middle North Falls

I've pictured six of the ten falls.  Double, Drake, Winter and Twin just didn't have enough water to warrant an image this time, but I'm hoping to return in the Spring,when the water is rushing, and the Spring flowers are in bloom.

Happy Trails!

Cedar Waxwing

The Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla Cedrorum) is a medium sized North American bird.

Cedar Waxwing

This pretty bird has a black face-mask with white trim, a tan colored body, pale yellow belly, gray tail with bright yellow tips, and a hard to see red waxy-tipped feathers on their wings.  They measure about seven inches long.

After enjoying the taste of the sweet grapes at Sweet Cheeks Winery,

it was time for a dip in their fountain. 

 

These birds primarily consume fresh berries and other fruits that are high in sugar content, but will also eat flowers and insects.  They can be seen year-round, usually where there is an abundance of fresh fruit.

This one has some nesting material 

Turkey Vulture

The Turkey Vulture is a large dark brown colored raptor (bird of prey), with a reddish head. They have up to a 6 foot wing span when measured tip to tip.  There are two birds larger than a Turkey Vulture; the Eagle (with a wing span up to 7 ½ feet), and the Condor (with a wing span up to almost 10 feet).

The Turkey Vulture does not have any feathers on his head.

They may not have the prettiest face, but they are quite an amazing bird.  They take care of the remains of recently decayed animals with their keen sense of sight and smell. 

This Turkey Vulture is soaring over a recently cut hay field looking for the remains of mice and other rodents. 

These Turkey Vultures are all perched to take care of the remains of a deer that was hit and killed by a car.

Next time you see one of these giant birds soaring high (or low) in the sky remember, they are keeping things cleaned up for all of us, and that's a good thing!

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird (Calpte anna) is one of the species of hummingbirds found on the West coast of the United States. They weigh just over 4 grams and are considered a medium-sized bird, but the largest on the west coast. 

These tiny little adult female birds are gray and green with a small pinkish/redish gorget (throat). The males have a larger pinkish/red gorget that extends to their head. 

The male and female Juveniles look like the female, but do not have the color on their gorget (throats).

Bath time

Here is a rare shot!

Taken at sunset, the lighting makes this pair appear more purple than a gray in color.

When they are sitting perched, the tip of their wings meet their tail.

Photo isn't perfect, but love that beak!