A New Camping Experience

 This summer I camped by myself with Anne and Matt at Seal Rock. I set up my own tent and everything!

 Anne and Matt

 If there is something to climb, Matt's on it!

 Flowers near our campground

 A sleepy octopus at the Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR

 There are many beautiful art galleries along the OR coast!

 Patterns in the sand (Yachats, OR)

 Flowers along the cove at Yachats

 Even a sunset blocked by clouds is beautiful!

 Seal Rock

 Cormorants nest on the steep sides of the rock!

 Two cormorant babies with fuzzy heads

 Everyone loves a driftwood fort!

 Fog transforms...it is beautiful!

 Exploring tide pools at Strawberry Hill (South of Yachats and Cape Perpetua)

 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I love textures!

 Geology is fascinating!

 Another view at Seal Rock Beach

Seals avoiding the inevitable plunge!

Bittersweet

 A little earlier in the summer this sweet mamma came by with her twins. It was such a privilege to watch them. They came by several times.

 I had to capture shots quickly.

 The mother was injured and limping badly. It looked like she might have been hit by a car at some time.

 Beautiful faces!

 She was a good mother, grooming and snuggling with her little ones. It was a tender moment to watch her with her babies.

 Make sure that ear is clean!

 Lick, lick, lick, lick, lick...

Not too long after that the twins came by with no mamma. I was very sad. I hope they survived as that was the last time I saw them.

Pussywillows at Ankeny!

 My sister Candy and I were greeted by these delightful pussy willows when we visited the Ankeny Wildlife Refuge.

 A fuzzy decorated web

 Warbler

 Phoebe

 Candy

Pussy Willows and Birds at Ankeny

 My sister Candy and I were greeted by these wonderful pussy willows when made a delightful trip to Ankeny Wildlife Refuge!

 A fuzzy decorated web

 Warbler

 Phoebe

 Candy