Ospreys in the Gorge

These ospreys were very intently watching two turkey vultures. You can barely see the vultures in the second picture.

This was from our gorge trip last weekend. I was supposed to be getting photos of the geology in the area from Troutdale to the Dalles and back on the Washington side. I thought these birds would make a nice addition to my paper.

Egret

This Egret was another one we saw at the Ridgefield refuge. I may have to back there again!

Terrie - the Heron

This cute Great Blue Heron was hanging out with the ducks in our pond in the backyard. His nicknamne is Terrie, since he is so prehistoric looking. I am still amazed everytime I see how large the wingspan is when he flys. The wingspan can be a great as 72" (6 feet).

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Don't forget about the Yellow-Rumped Warbler. He seemed to want to keep an eye on me. I think he wanted his picture taken.

American Bittern

This was the first American Bittern I have ever seen. One of the avid local bird watchers we ran into today said that this is an uncommon bird and this was only the second one he has ever seen. Chuck is the one that spotted him. I knew he was going to become a birder...

St Patty's Birding Weekend

I got so many great pictures of birds this weekend. I think this Pied-billed grebe was one of my favorites.

Personal Scattergories - for Kris

Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following...They have to be real places, names, things...nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial.
What is your name ...........Diane
4 Letter Word ...............Darn
Vehicle .....................Dodge
City ........................Damascus
Drink........................Daiquiri
Occupation ..................Deputy
Something you wear ..........Dungarees
Celebrity ...................Duhamel
Food.........................Dark chocolate
Something found in a bathroom..........Drain
Reason for Being Late........Dizzy
Cartoon Character............Donald Duck
Something You Shout..........Dinner!
Animal.......................Dingo
Body part....................Disc
Word to describe you..........Delightful
Color..........................Deep Purple

What is your name ...........Chuck
4 Letter Word ...............Cute
Vehicle .....................Corvette
City ........................Carson
Drink........................Crystal Light
Occupation ..................Computer Technician
Something you wear ..........Coat
Celebrity ...................Charlie Sheen
Food.........................Chocolate
Something found in a bathroom..........Cup
Reason for Being Late........Cuddling
Cartoon Character............Charlie Brown
Something You Shout..........Come here now!
Animal.......................Coyote
Body part....................Collarbone
Word to describe you..........Crisis
Color..........................Cherry