February 28, 2010

A Fine Day For Birding

Monica, Mike and I set out to explore the birding

world in the Willamette Valley . Meadowlark Prairie

is the first stop


Fernridge, next stop.  Highlights of the day

Lewis' and Acorn Woodpeckers, life birds for these two


Side trip to Northwest Garden Nursery for

Hellebore viewing was outstanding



February 19, 2010

Fiddle Creek Bike Ride

First bike ride of the year and what a day!


First ride also in my new bike shoes

 

Mary is pretty happy about the weather

Some old homestead double daffodils on the roadside


Donkey hoping for a treat

February 17, 2010

What a Day up the Coast

Gorgeous surf along the 804 trail in Yachats


Spouting Horn at Cook's Chasm


February 13, 2010

Lagoon Trail

Marilyn, Mary and I did the Waxmyrtle and

Lagoon Trails today


February 10, 2010

February Spring

We've had a few sunny days and the early bloomers

like Rhododendron Lois x PJM are popping out


The red winter foliage color of  heather cultivars

like Wickwar Flame are striking this time of year


February 7, 2010

Sutton Creek Hike

Sutton Creek looking north from Bella Vista


Sunshine in the meadow, how delightful!