A few days ago a friend and I took a walk along the Salmon Creek Trail. This trail is less than a mile from our house and while I've glimpsed part of it along the highway, I'd never been on it and did not realize how extensive it is. My friend says the entire length is about 3.5 miles. We didn't walk the entire distance but got a good workout. We even got a glimpse of Mt. Hood (in the top photo) which is a rare happening. We also got another surprise near the end of the walk which you will see at the end of the post.
We were almost back to our entrance when I spotted a large bird flying from limb to limb. It was an owl and I managed to get a shot with my telephoto lens.
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
How fortunate are you: such fantastic trail, and only a mile from home. I'm surprised the mushrooms are still in such good condition. They often are a heap of mush at this point. Love the owl!
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate are you: such fantastic trail, and only a mile from home. I'm surprised the mushrooms are still in such good condition. They often are a heap of mush at this point. Love the owl!
ReplyDeleteYou have incredibly beautiful scenery in the PNW.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to walk, and so close to your house.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of the owl. That's a barred owl isn't it? The streaks on the breast are making me think barred. Those live on our farm and it's always exciting to see one. We hear them far more often than we see them.
Start with a volcano, end with an owl, beauty all the way. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics, Philip! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots of you little corner of.the world.
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