California sea lions argument

A pair of male California sea lions have a disagreement while relaxing on Simpson Reef in the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge near Charleston on the southern Oregon coast Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019.

Those awkward teenage years

An immature bald eagle forages in the shallows between rocks on the Umpqua River near Elkton in rural western Oregon on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. The bird appeared to be reaching for a fish, but came up empty handed.

Fungus among us

Small mushrooms grow in a dewy pasture on a hillside near Elkton in rural western Oregon on Friday, Nov., 23, 2019.

Wire walker

A small spider climbs along a strand of electric fence on a dewy morning on a farm near Elkton in rural western Oregon on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.

Great blue heron in Oregon

A great blue heron spreads its wings while hunting on mossy rocks along the Umpqua River near Elkton in western Oregon on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.

A bit later the heron took off for a new spot slightly down stream.

Sleeping beauty

The rusting body of an abandoned car is covered with fall leaves as it rests on the bank of the Umpqua River near Elkton in rural western Oregon on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. The car is possibly a 1941 Chevorlet Fleetline.

Mushroom magic

A large mushroom grows from the trunk of a mossy tree along the bank of the Umpqua River near Elkton in rural western Oregon on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

Note: The photo is lit from above using a hand-held flash. 

Cheeky Clark's nutcracker at Crater Lake National Park

A Clark's nutcracker snatches a snack from the hand of a tourist at a scenic overlook at Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. According the the National Audubon Society the park is home to approximately 84 bird species. The Clark's nutcracker is a super smart bird. Researchers say it's one of the most intelligent species on the planet. Read more here.