Stop to nibble the flowers

A golden-crowned sparrow feeds on plum blossoms in an orchard on a farm near Elkton in rural western Oregon, on April 10, 2019.

Gourmet wild morel mushrooms

An insect climbs on a wild morel mushroom growing on a hillside near Elkton in rural western Oregon on Thursday, April 11, 2019.  Due to their unique flavor morel mushrooms are prized by gourmet chefs worldwide.

Wild morel mushrooms are displayed after being harvested. One of the best and simplest ways to enjoy morels is by gently sauteeing them in butter, cracking pepper on top and sprinkling with salt.

The wet spring in Oregon seems to have made for a healthy morel mushroom crop.

Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Oregon

High water rushes over the Winchester Dam on the North Umpqua River near Roseburg on Monday, April 8, 2019. According to the National Weather Service 3 to 6 inches of rain have fallen in the area over the last few days and many local rivers are at or above flood stage.

A man walks near a mudslide blocking Bullock Road near Kellogg in rural Douglas County Oregon on Monday, April 8, 2019. According to the National Weather Service 3 to 6 inches of rain have fallen in the area over the last few days causing mud slides and pushing many local rivers near flood stage.  

A man and his dog check out the rushing river.

Baa, Baa wet sheep

A sheep stands in the rain in a pasture on a farm near Elkton in rural western Oregon on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of south western Oregon through Monday. Total rainfall amounts are expected to be 4 to 8 inches from the storm.

Not so fine feathered friends

A pair of free-range roosters have a disagreement in an orchard on a farm near Roseburg in rural western Oregon on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The roosters appeared to be showing off for several nearby hens.

Ant blossoms

An ant forages on the blossom of a crabapple tree on a farm near Elkton in rural western Oregon on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Rainy Daze

Water droplets cling to a clover leaf growing in a pasture on a farm during a rainy morning in western Oregon near Elkton, Ore., on Monday, April 1, 2019.