I've enjoyed watching the successful fledging of the Woodland Trust chicks since 2017. I feel that I have a more complete understanding of what a true partnership the partners have. They defend the nest equally, as well, and the female is every bit as formidable as the male.
That nest is massive! I’ve not seen one (noticed one) in person, but I did witness four bald eagles swooping along the Willamette north of Salem about ten days ago. So amazing!
They are extraordinary. We feel so fortunate to live in an area so rich in wildlife. The more we know, the more inclined we are to actively protect them.
Thanks very much. I’m constantly amazed at the quality and variety of bird and water fowl in the PNW.
Paul and I have created our own tiny ecosystem on our patio. We have 2 hummingbird feeders, as the Anna hummers over-winter here; and we have a feeder for the smallest songbirds.
We feed several dozen birds, and others are constantly arriving to check the environment out. It’s an amazing study of their behaviors. We even had one little guy choose to live his final days in our safe space.
I cant get over the wingspan of the osprey. It is so nice that conservation groups make nesting structures that are sturdy. Fresh jam is heavenly. I don’t think I ever had a marionberry. Almost looks like a blackberry. I’m glad you did not become a good ornament. Thanks for sharing amazing photographs and information.
It's heartening, Monica, that these birds flourish so widely. In watching live Woodland Trust video and reading the accompanying commentary, I've learned that these birds have true partnerships. And... fledging young birds successfully requires both parents!
The Marionberry is literally the creative product of a partnership between the USDA and Oregon State University. A plant breeder crossed two blackberry varieties in 1945. It has amazing depth of flavor and sweetness.
We’ll be dropping a post on a Marionberry tart tomorrow!
Great photos of the ospreys, such magnificent birds
I've enjoyed watching the successful fledging of the Woodland Trust chicks since 2017. I feel that I have a more complete understanding of what a true partnership the partners have. They defend the nest equally, as well, and the female is every bit as formidable as the male.
That nest is massive! I’ve not seen one (noticed one) in person, but I did witness four bald eagles swooping along the Willamette north of Salem about ten days ago. So amazing!
They are extraordinary. We feel so fortunate to live in an area so rich in wildlife. The more we know, the more inclined we are to actively protect them.
Thank you for the info and amazing photos!
What a very cool experience!! Love the shots you shared.
Thanks very much. I’m constantly amazed at the quality and variety of bird and water fowl in the PNW.
Paul and I have created our own tiny ecosystem on our patio. We have 2 hummingbird feeders, as the Anna hummers over-winter here; and we have a feeder for the smallest songbirds.
We feed several dozen birds, and others are constantly arriving to check the environment out. It’s an amazing study of their behaviors. We even had one little guy choose to live his final days in our safe space.
I cant get over the wingspan of the osprey. It is so nice that conservation groups make nesting structures that are sturdy. Fresh jam is heavenly. I don’t think I ever had a marionberry. Almost looks like a blackberry. I’m glad you did not become a good ornament. Thanks for sharing amazing photographs and information.
It's heartening, Monica, that these birds flourish so widely. In watching live Woodland Trust video and reading the accompanying commentary, I've learned that these birds have true partnerships. And... fledging young birds successfully requires both parents!
The Marionberry is literally the creative product of a partnership between the USDA and Oregon State University. A plant breeder crossed two blackberry varieties in 1945. It has amazing depth of flavor and sweetness.
We’ll be dropping a post on a Marionberry tart tomorrow!