Sunday we visited Cooper Mountain Nature Park and hiked around. The bird activity was disappointing, but it was a nice walk.
There are a lot of Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) trees on Cooper Mountain and their bark is just spectacular. This was my sunshine on a cloudy day.
We saw these fallen trees that had beautiful burls.
There was some lovely fungi too. Check out that extra yellow slimy one!
The previous post is a photo of a Madrone tree taken at Copper Mountain. I know, it was scandalous! I enjoyed all of your comments!
You made me miss Oregon. I've hiked Copper Mountain a couple of years ago when I was temporarily located in Oregon for work. Your photos and narrative take me back and make me long to visit Oregon again.
ReplyDeleteI really loved the burled wood and fungi photos. Thanks for sharing!
...I love all the swirls in the bark, and I've never seen a Madrone tree. The yellow under the bark is really bright!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos! i love the jelly fungus the most. :)
ReplyDeleteI finally ordered some of your little bird pins and a set of coasters! YAY!!!! :) jak
ReplyDeleteLove the bark and the burls.
ReplyDeleteMore breast like wood...hee hee..great photos and eye for natures art!
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