Birthday Day

Sunday was my birthday so we took the day off for an escapade in Portland.

Dim sum at Wong's King ~ Steam Milk Custard ... Yummy!!! Yummy!!!

A much needed walk after much eating

Beginning of the trail at the Portland Audubon Society and Jullio the Resident owl... and a stuffed Bobcat!

The walk made us hungry again!

Treats and I mean TREATS at Papa Haydn on 23rd Ave in Portland

Sauvie Island: Peregrine Falcon & Merlin Release

The Peregrine Falcon has the ability to reach speeds over 322 km/h (200 mph), making it the fastest animal in the world.

After a stay in the Care Center, this rehabilitated Merlin was released on Sauvie Island by The Portland Audubon Society

Sauvie Island: Turkey Vulture

This Turkey Vulture, The Raven and the Peregrine Falcon are from the Audubon Society Portland Wildlife Care Center. Since those birds can't be released due to injury or human imprint they are used for education purposes. If you live in or visit Portland, you ought to visit the center where you will see more of these birds and allow time to hike their Wildlife Sanctuary 4.5 miles trail. Next upload will feature the Peregrine Falcon... the fastest animal in the world! BTW - I love the shot of the Vulture in front of the garbage and think this guy is cute... thereby the 3 photos!!!