When I took these pictures last week I didn't realize I would be sharing on
the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
It just seems appropriate to share the beauty of our earth with you on this day.
Our sunset (bewitching hour) adventure to Sauvie Island just took my breathe away.
As you drive over the bridge and see this majestic mountain I say "yes, I am home".
This is Mt. Hood, the most visible volcano and closest to Portland.
After stopping for tea at the apple orchard we drove along the empty road
to view the birds. There were egrets and herons in this marshy area.
Sauvie Island is a bird sanctuary, especially in winter.
But something else was in my view.
Mt. St. Helens was just glowing in the setting sun.
This mountain is a bit further from Portland,
but the most active of the volcanos in our area.
Turning away from the mountain I saw cows grazing in the dusk.
This island is a protected area and kept rural, so close to the city.
It is a little oasis of nature and a place to celebrate our beautiful earth.
Along the river are pilings where birds nest.
Usually because of the narrow road it is hard to stop for pictures,
but with no on around I loved being able to stop in the middle of the road
and capture nesting birds.
Oh for the beauty of this earth. This song sings in my soul today.
I will be walking in my neighborhood today, just noticing what I can notice nearby.
The sun was setting on this little adventure in nature.
Being isolated at home more these days with the pandemic about,
I appreciate and love the nature around me and the nature in my heart.
First let's notice what is around us, then embrace it and care for it.
Celebrate Earth Day by just noticing and embracing it.
