Last weekend, I went to Silver Falls State Park. They had a raptor presentation, and these are four owls I got to see up close and learn about. They are fascinating birds. (All of these owls are rescues and are unable to be re-released into the wild for various reasons.)

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Champoeg State Heritage Park is a state park located in Newberg, Oregon. The park is situated on the south bank of the scenic Willamette River and features acres of forest, fields, and wetlands that recreate the landscape of a bygone era. This is the site where Oregon’s first provisional government was formed by a historical vote in 1843. A thriving town of 200 was established, only to be washed away during a great flood in 1861. The park is home to a diversity of activities, including walking or biking on the paved trails that pass historical landmarks and hug the river, playing the 18-hole disc golf course under the oak trees, relaxing at the multitude of scenic picnic areas, or fishing or kayaking from dock on the Willamette River. The ecologically rich landscape is home to more than 130 bird species, including seasonally nesting western bluebirds and acorn woodpeckers.

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Whimbrels looking for food at Hug Point State Park, Oregon.

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Wildlife I saw at Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria, Oregon.

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Shore Acres has a quaint botanical garden. This was early morning cliff side mist perfectly coating the roses.

Shore Acres State Park, OR
September 30, 2010

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A photo of my wife on the beach at Ft. Steven's State Park at Astoria seen through the wreck of the Peter Iredale.

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