PNW Wildlife Refuges

A few reasons why winter can be a good thing:

1. It is one of the best times to visit a wildlife refuge...

to see migrating geese and other waterfowl.

2. You get a whole new perspective on nature,

without leaves on the trees.

3. You get a chance to see new little critters;

I am told this is a muskrat.

Now that makes me think of the song Muskrat Love...

I think I am aging myself here.

4. You get a chance to explore new places...

without the 'crowds' of the warmer seasons.

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And, as you can see,

the weather isn't always bad in winter...

but the views can be very interesting.

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What new places have you seen lately?

Blessings,

Aimee

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Photos:

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

rural Marion county vineyard

Grand Island seed beds.

Note:

Other posts with Refuge photos

Baskett-Slough

(near Dallas, OR)

William L Finley

(near Eugene, OR--includes historical attractions also)

Tualatin River

(southwest of Portland, OR)

Jewell Elk refuge

(west of Portland, off Highway 26 near Jewell, OR)