January was icy cold, but clear. The past two days have been milder, but still around freezing most of the day, with snow! The snow has not been that much, but it sure is pretty. We had a special show this morning with elk just across the river outside our windows, with trees laced with snow.
Elk, as seen from our back door this morning.
A closer look.
The back deck not looking too summery.
The lower deck, designated a power spot by Jerry.
Yesterday, we hiked up the USFS road that starts from the end of Yachats River Road.
A few days ago we hiked up above Keller Creek and saw this alder that had deep bear scratches on one side, and elk antler rubbings on the other side.
More antler rubbing.
Moss sure likes to grow on big leaf maple limbs.
For the past couple months this Hermit Thrush has spent a part of each day engrossed in his reflection, causing him to peck at the window.
A raccoon swimming down the river in the middle of the night last night. Note the temperature of 33 degrees. They are tough animals!
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