What
Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)Observer
cavey1732Description
Seen in Quercus Meadow, an oak savanna.
Photos / Sounds
What
Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum)Observer
cavey1732Description
A young tree beginning to take shape.
What
Green Heron (Butorides virescens)Observer
cavey1732Description
This bird was standing at the edge of the Willamette River.
What
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
cavey1732Description
A Great Blue Heron fishing in the Mary's River.
What
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)Observer
cavey1732Description
A redwing blackbird joins in the feast of a group of Canada Geese.
What
Oregon Iris (Iris tenax)Observer
cavey1732Description
A native Oregon wildflower spotted in Witham Hill Natural Area in Corvallis, OR
What
Western Gull (Larus occidentalis)Observer
cavey1732Description
A colony of seagulls at the beach.
What
Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus)Observer
cavey1732Description
Several were found sprouting in bark mulch at the edge of the lawn at Riverfront Park.
What
Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium)Observer
cavey1732Description
This is fairly common in the understory along the river.
What
Columbia Lily (Lilium columbianum)Observer
cavey1732Description
These bright flowers are abundant in the woodlands bordering the Mary's River.
What
Phantom Orchid (Cephalanthera austiniae)Observer
cavey1732Description
Two or three specimens were discovered growing near the trunk of a large evergreen tree.
What
Giant White Fawn Lily (Erythronium oregonum)Observer
cavey1732Description
These are delicate flowers scattered through moist, shady river bottoms.
What
Oregon Oak (Quercus garryana)Observer
cavey1732Description
A young white oak growing in an open area along a park trail.
What
Coastal Manroot (Marah oregana)Observer
cavey1732Description
A man root vine and a blackberry pictured together against a tree trunk.
What
Fringe Cups (Tellima grandiflora)Observer
cavey1732Description
fringe cups are widespread along the river bottoms and are now in full bloom.
What
Solomon's Plume (Maianthemum racemosum)Observer
cavey1732Description
This is a large patch in about a ten foot circle. Also present are some fringe caps and native blackberries
What
Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum)Observer
cavey1732Description
This little tree was in an open area next to a trail.
What
True Morels (Genus Morchella)Observer
cavey1732Description
I found this recently picked mushroom alongside a bicycle path at the confluence of the Mary's and Willamette Rivers. Someone had left it where they found it. I propped it up in front of a view of the river for this shot.