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Close to Home 2: Rocks, Animals & More
Grants Pass, Oregon |
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Close to Home 2: Rocks, Animals & More
Grants Pass, Oregon |
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More shots from our neighborhood near the Rogue River! |
"You're So Vein..."
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Life on the Rocks!
A lot of rocks along the riverbank have veins running through them. I enjoy the patterns!
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More rocks...
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Look carefully. Do you see the face (side view) of a sleeping man on the upper right?
Feathered Friends
The Canada Geese live along the river. We see and hear them every day!
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There are also many other kinds of birds, including hawks, crows, woodpeckers, blue jays, robins, finches and sparrows, along with ducks, great blue heron and bald eagles. It's a regular wildlife refuge!
Here is a very fuzzy picture of a great blue heron, taken from another area along the river:
Other river visitors include an African Grey Goose, Coots with their striking black bodies and white beaks...
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...and Mallards on parade!
More Animal Companions
My neighbors have three cats and a dog. Here is a picture of Mama Kitty:
and this is Sophie, their golden retriever. They adopted her from the humane society!
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This neighborhood cat was not happy to see Margarita and me. We had to go way around him!
In the Yard...
We are presently staying with a friend in a house near the river. It has a large yard with lots of gardens.
Margarita in the front yard |
Looking onto the driveway and street. To the left, the road ends at the river |
"To see the world in a grain of sand..." (William Blake)
...and our house in a raindrop?
Wishing you a Happy Valentine's AND St. Patrick's Day...
...from our home to yours!
(Photo by Stephanie Burnakus)
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