Out and about with the camera yesterday, and the first baby geese … (more…)

Just flowers (more…)

A sequence of 5 hikes on Spencer Butte (the rambles) started the first week of March. Ramble 1 Ramble 2 Ramble 3 Ramble 4 Yesterday was #5. Trends over that time: Fewer animals and smaller, less mud, more flowers, more … Read More

This morning was colder than any recent rambles with the temperature <32 to start out with a nearly full moon setting. Atmosphere seemed hazy so distance pics were worthless, but the trillium were blooming as were the dogwood. The people … Read More

There were some great days recently with sunshine, spring winds and the expected explosion of color and life First, the flowers and fruit tree buds Second, the birds … a nesting goose and two jays (more…)

I realize that if I document every climate activist murder, that would be the dominant post category (and I’d be even crankier) – but to ignore these murders or even consider them normal is just wrong. Simply wrong. Grist put … Read More

This morning was colder than the previous 2 weeks, and much more / heavier fog. It was 8-9 miles before the fog completely cleared. This was pretty much the same ramble as before, though going to the top of the … Read More

A weekly ramble up and around Spence Butte on a foggy March morning. Last year, the same date was hike #1; one week earlier this year. This ramble was slightly different / longer than last week’s but not material – … Read More

Spring is coming … (more…)

On recent Spencer’s Butte ramble (trip report), a couple of uncommon birds were encountered. First, Barred Owls were 2x encountered but only 1x seen. The photo take was trash and the pair would not sit still – so photos are … Read More