I caught sight of this pretty bird while strolling in a small town in the mountains of western Oregon. Snow had fallen, so this bird must have been hungry. I walked up close to him/her and took this picture. S/he just kept on eating.
I took this picture while walking along the coast on Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State, USA. Huge flocks of birds looked for a meal in damp sand despite wet, cool, windy weather.
I took this picture while strolling on a path often used by bird watchers. Cool, damp air hung above the trees, but a tad of sunlight peeked through the mist to bring out the wintry colors.
This little duck was watching us while we were working in our back yard. S/he stared at us while we worked but would dart away if we walked up to the edge of the canal. However, the little dude would return when we moved away from the water.
If you’ve never visited the Coast Range in the US state of Oregon, here’s what it looks like in the valleys during winter. The air is chilly but not cold. Usually, there is only a touch of snow. It’s all about peace and quiet.