Down by the slough

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I was out early yesterday morning visiting Toledo's Olalla Slough, hoping to get some good shots of the kingfisher that hangs around there. I wasn't able to capture him, but I did get some nice shots anyway. The weather has been nothing short of spectacular.


Canada Geese

A wood duck and his bashful mate

Looking downriver - a pastoral scene

On the other side of the bridge - here it's called Olalla creek. I saw the kingfisher on this side, but he was too nervous and flew away before I could catch him. I also saw a great blue heron but he was too skittish to pose for me as well.

Thanks for looking!!

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