Another great place, best from May - October when the entire perimeter trail is open:
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Tualatin_River/
Tualatin Wildlife Refuge
- retired jerry
- Posts: 14424
- Joined: May 28th, 2008, 10:03 pm
Re: Tualatin Wildlife Refuge
I can't believe how many wildlife you can catch, it would take me years
Re: Tualatin Wildlife Refuge
3-6 hours a day, several days a week. For me, it's a cheaper alternative than 3+ hours in the car / 75+ cars at a trailhead on Mt. Hood.retired jerry wrote:I can't believe how many wildlife you can catch, it would take me years
Some days you won't get anything, some days you luck out with a few. Completely different challenge than chasing landscapes!
Going alone with no expectations, and hitting it around dawn/dusk is when the most action happens.
Not to be overly philosophical: Every time though you gain some peace by simply being in nature without distraction.
Re: Tualatin Wildlife Refuge
Nice shots! Have you seen the mink family?
Re: Tualatin Wildlife Refuge
Can't say I have! Saw one last year over by the photo blind, and I think there was one at the dead end trail on the hill, but it was FAST!!pcg wrote:Nice shots! Have you seen the mink family?
Re: Tualatin Wildlife Refuge
I live a few miles away, but have only been to the refuge once. We watched a family of mink playing on a log across a creek, near some sort of concrete dam thing. Beginner's luck I guess.
Re: Tualatin Wildlife Refuge
Thanks for sharing! I'll have to watch for 'em!pcg wrote:I live a few miles away, but have only been to the refuge once. We watched a family of mink playing on a log across a creek, near some sort of concrete dam thing. Beginner's luck I guess.
Re: Tualatin Wildlife Refuge
amazing! I really enjoyed these. If I had to pick a favorite then it would have to be the first one of the Hawk. Looks mean.
"I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.”
― E.B. White
― E.B. White