Discover the Majestic Birds of the Oregon Coast

A Closer Look at Coastal Avian Wonders

Oregon Coast Bird Photography Showcase

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About Our Feathered Friends

The Oregon coast is home to a diverse array of bird species, each with its unique charm and ecological significance. From the elegant flight of the Brown Pelican to the vibrantly billed Black Oystercatcher, these birds are not only a delight to observe but also crucial to the coastal ecosystem. My gallery captures these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, highlighting their beauty and the importance of conservation efforts. Join me in celebrating the avian wonders of the Oregon coast, as I aim to inspire appreciation and awareness through photography.

Explore Our Latest Blog Posts

by | August 10, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

A tale of two birds... I was walking the beach near Haystack Rock, Bandon, when I heard a goose calling in a rather frantic manner. Curious a wandered closer. There was a Canada Goose at the base of the rock swimming back and forth. High over head were three more...
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High frame rate challenges

by | April 15, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Today's modern cameras offer amazing frame rates that can be both a pleasure and a pain. It was only a few years ago that I was shooting with a camera that could do 5 frames per second. Today, my OM1 can shoot at an amazing 120 frames per second (though I almost never...
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Shorebird migration is here!

by | April 12, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Shorebird migration provides some of the most exciting and varied photography of the year. While I enjoy chasing after birds anytime and in any location, it is the few weeks of spring migration that really gets me excited. While the shorebirds will migrate two times a...
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A few days in Fort Bragg, California

by | February 24, 2026 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Often when I head out for some photography, I have thoughts about what I want to shoot and what images I wish to make. Equally as often my plans change. Earlier this month, Susan and I took a few days to explore the coast around Fort Bragg California. It goes without...
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To Stack

by | November 17, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Often, when making images, we come across a situation in which it is difficult to get everything we want in focus. While this can happen in landscape images, if we want both forground and background sharp, it is more often an issue when we start making photographs...
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Conversations

by | October 19, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Today, Susan and I spent the evening talking with a passionate young lady who is getting into photography. She shared what her mentor has been telling her and listened to what we had to say. Much of it was contradicting. Her mentor has been telling her to under expose...
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Long lens or macro

by | September 17, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

For most of photographic life I have used extension tubes or very long lenses for closeup and macro work. The concept of having a dedicated macro lens was foreign to me. It seemed an unnecessary luxury. When I transitioned to OM Sytems the lenses included not just...
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I’m Back

by | September 16, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

American Goldfinch - Bandon OregonHere it is, a new website. Last year, due to some server constraints and the need to do modifications on another site, I took down my photography site. My intent was to reload it once we have finished with the other site but when I...
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