Tag: Bewick’s Wren

Everyday I’m hobblin’

“You’re a trooper” “You got some heart” “You’ll let nothing stop you” “Way to go!” “Are you okay?” These are the things people will say to you if you hike up Powell Butte Nature Park on crutches. I know this because I tried to find one of 11 Mountain Bluebirds spotted the day before, but…

By Audrey April 3, 2018 3

Springtime Birds

Back home from Texas and it’s spring in Portland? I’m okay with that. My 5 mi radius has blown up lately. The evening before I left for Texas, a Rufous Hummingbird paid our feeder a visit.  First time for the yard! And on a more recent morning, I found an unlucky Anna’s Hummingbird knocked out…

By Audrey April 20, 2017 0

Bike Touring Orcas Island

We were warned about Orcas Island. Per the Cycling Sojourner guide, Orcas is “the most challenging for cycling. Prepare for lots of hills, dramatic coastline, and picturesque harbors.” Lots of hills. With that threat and more rain on the way, we made an executive decision to get a hotel room. Orcas Hotel is charming and…

By Audrey November 29, 2016 3