Erythemis collocata (female) 1 on Flickr.Erythemis collocata (Common: Western Pondhawk), female. July 9, 2011, Sauvie Island, Oregon.

Erythemis collocata (female) 1 on Flickr.

Erythemis collocata (Common: Western Pondhawk), female. July 9, 2011, Sauvie Island, Oregon.

Anna’s Hummingbird (male) 1 on Flickr.Even in the middle of winter’s freezing temperatures, Anna’s Hummingbirds are still active in northwest Oregon.

Anna’s Hummingbird (male) 1 on Flickr.

Even in the middle of winter’s freezing temperatures, Anna’s Hummingbirds are still active in northwest Oregon.

Espresso con panna maxima at The Coffee Girl, Astoria, Oregon

Espresso con panna maxima at The Coffee Girl, Astoria, Oregon

Coon Point, Sauvie Island, Oregon

Coon Point, Sauvie Island, Oregon

Today I’m sporting the RSPB’s Greenfinch pin badge on my lapel.

Today I’m sporting the RSPB’s Greenfinch pin badge on my lapel.

“Owl wash” along the trail at Scappoose Bay Marina, Scappoose, Oregon.

“Owl wash” along the trail at Scappoose Bay Marina, Scappoose, Oregon.

@Kaseumin reads Kokin Wakashu - Winter in the original Japanese. Even if you don’t understand Japanese you should still listen to this recording. Her voice and presentation transcends simply understanding the words being read.

Today I’m sporting the Christmas Robin RSPB pin badge on my lapel.

Today I’m sporting the Christmas Robin RSPB pin badge on my lapel.

Today’s RSPB pin badge: the Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Today’s RSPB pin badge: the Kestrel.

Today’s RSPB pin badge: the Kestrel.