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Margot Foley
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Four year TNBC survivor 💪. I love nature 🌲, dogs 🐕, horses 🐎, books 📚art 🖼️, photography 📷, the ocean 🌊, living in the PNW.
All images are my own, unless stated otherwise.
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some shroomies from our walk at the Nature Center yesterday 🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫
#MushroomMonday #Fungi
#MacroMonday
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Nature #Photography
a collage four pictures of mushrooms. top left is mountain moss Deconica, top right is turkey tail, bottom left is rust gill and bottom right is brittle gill.
December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Happy December🎄Today we open the first window on our Advent Calendar and start the countdown do Christmas.
#ArtAdventCalendar
#AlphabetChallenge ( #WeekWForWindows)
#Advent #Christmas #Holiday #Traditions
the picture shows an advent calendar with a village winter theme with houses, sleds, people, trees and Santa’s sleigh in the sky.
December 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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The #BirdOfTheDay theme as suggested by Rob
@robcrank68.bsky.social is #Reflections.
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Birds #Gulls
#Nature #Photography
a large gull is resting on calm water. the bird a white head and body, and light gray wings with black tips. the birds reflection shows in the water.
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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A beautiful day with sunshine and no wind; perfect for a nice walk to Muddy Lake at the Nature Center today.
#StunDay #ClassicMono
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Nature #Photography
a black and white photograph captures a serene landscape featuring a calm body of water surrounded by a dense forest of trees. the image is framed in the foreground by dark, gnarled tree branches that reach in from the upper corners, creating a natural vignette. the surface of the water perfectly reflects the treeline and the sky above, which is filled with soft, wispy clouds.
November 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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“As November’s crisp, rustling leaves surrender to cool autumn breezes and whirl away in all directions, we are reminded that for everything there is a season.”- Peggy Toney Horton
#StunDay #ImageAndVerse
#ColorADay #OrangeSun
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Nature #Photography
a set of rustic stone stairs ascends through an autumn landscape in Lithia Park in Ashland with vibrant orange and yellow fallen leaves. the stairs are flanked by low, rough stone retaining walls and surrounded by trees with lush, warm-toned foliage that glows brightly in the sunlight.
November 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Today’s #BirdOfTheDay alternative theme as suggested by Alan @alan678.bsky.social is #Corvids, so here are two American Crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) at the beach having a chat. 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Birds #Crows
#Nature #Photography
Two American crows are perched on a piece of weathered driftwood on a sandy beach in Bandon. the birds are facing each other and appear to be engaged in a conversation. the background features a soft, light blue ocean and tufts of tall, dry beach grass.
November 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Two Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) pollinating a vibrant purple artichoke flower last Sumner. Our artichokes are too old to eat, but they are sure pretty when they bloom.
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVForVowels - A
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Gardening🌱
#Photography
a close-up of the vibrant, spiky bloom of an artichoke flower. the flower is a mass of thin, upright, bright purple filaments that emerge from a base of maroon and green bracts. Two honey bees are visible nestled among the dense purple florets, actively gathering nectar.
November 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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I have been forgetting to post something for the robin theme for a bit, so here is a cute little American robin (Turdus migratorius) in our walnut tree for #HolidayRobin and #ColorADay #GreenSat
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Nature #Photography
a American Robin sits on a branch in a walnut tree. he is surrounded by many branches and green leaves.
November 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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a Western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) eating sunflower seeds on our deck in Grants Pass for #SquirrelSaturday.
I miss them; we only have the little brown ones here. 🐿️
#Animals #Nature
#Oregon #PNW
#Photography
a Western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) sits on a wooden ledge, viewed from the front. the squirrel has a silvery-gray back, a pure-white belly, and a large, bushy, blackish-gray tail. It is holding a sunflower seed between its front paws and they are more on the ledge. the background is a natural, outdoor setting with blurred green and brown foliage.
November 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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she’s a beauty. she looks like my Pookie, who passed in 2018.
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The warm glow of candlelight on a cold evening. I’ve had the Christmas Pyramid (Weihnachtspyramide) for over 50 years.🕯️🎄
#BlueSkyArtShow #warmth
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Holiday #Christmas
#Photography
the picture shows a festive holiday display at my house with a red and white checkered tablecloth and several items: a lit, wooden Christmas pyramid (carousel) in the center with small candles and figurines; several lit red candles in various holders, including tall brass candlesticks and small tealight holders; a small, decorated artificial Christmas tree with tiny lights and red berry accents and a framed picture of a snow-covered pine tree. Small decorative figures, including one resembling a reindeer holding a tealight holder.
November 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Friday is #ScapeDay.
Mount Hood, the highest peak in Oregon. Beautiful in any season. We have been twice, this is from a visit in September of 2016🏔️
#scape #MtHood
#ColorADay #BWFri
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Nature #Photography
#B&WPhotography
a black and white close-up view of Mount Hood in Oregon, a snow-capped dormant volcano located about 45 miles east-southeast of Portland, Oregon. it is showing a mix of bare rock and significant patches of snow and ice. in the foreground are small evergreen trees. the view shows the south side of the mountain.
November 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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the Big Bear Solar Observatory, located on a peninsula in the middle of Big Bear Lake in California. The facility houses the Goode Solar Telescope, one of the world's largest solar telescopes. 🔭
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVForVowels -O
#Observatory #CA
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Nature #Photography
the Big Bear Solar Observatory is situated on a peninsula within Big Bear Lake in California. The observatory consists of white buildings, featuring a large, prominent dome on the left and a smaller dome structure further back on the right. The foreground is dominated by the lake's surface, covered partially with greenish algae and reflecting the observatory buildings and the blue sky above. A dense forest of evergreen trees covers the hillside in the background under a clear blue sky.
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Last one for today. We are heading to the beach for a walk before dinner and before the rain comes down. The wind is blowing hard, but that’s okay. See you all tomorrow. 🫶
#HumansOfBlueSky
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW #SeaScape
#Nature #Photography
a stormy day at the beach in Bandon last year, with white-capped waves crashing onto the shore. a woman wearing a bright red coat stands on the beach, observing the turbulent waves. the sky is overcast and grey. on the right, a breakwater made of large rocks juts into the water, with our foghorn at the end. in foreground is a grey pebbled beach with several pieces of driftwood.
November 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Had to post a picture of one of the many smart turkeys that came to visit our orchard when we lived in Grants Pass. The feeder was squirrel proof, but not turkey proof 🤷‍♀️😂🦃
#Thanksgiving #Holiday
#Turkey #Bird
#Oregon #PNW
#Photography
a turkey sits on top of a wooden bird feeder. it has dark, iridescent feathers with distinctive black and white barring on its wings and tail. Its head and neck are featherless and have a reddish-pink hue. the turkey is positioned on the flat roof of the feeder, looking toward the left side of the frame. below the feeder is a dark, cone-shaped metal baffle attached to a pole and the background features a steep, grassy slope and several fruit trees.
November 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) for the #AlphabetChallenge #WeekVForVowels - A
We saw quite a few of them in Louisiana.
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Travel #LA #Alligator
#Nature #Photography
an alligator partially submerged in murky, grayish water in a swamp in Louisiana. the alligator's head and the armored scales of its back are visible just above and below the surface. yellowish-green algae is present on its snout.
November 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #Headshots, so here is one of a Herring Gull.
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Birds #Gulls
#Nature #Photography
a close-up of a Herring Gull showcasing its profile against a blurred, rocky background. The bird has white plumage on its head and neck, a bright yellow bill with a distinctive red spot near the tip of the lower mandible, and a piercing, yellowish-orange eye.
November 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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thanks, Gregory. here are even more, but they are all facing the other way.
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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a gorgeous day and we had fun racing one of our RC boats today.
#FunStuff
#RCBoat
#Hobby
November 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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a group of elk at the Dean Creek overlook along Oregon Highway 38 and the Umpqua River, where a herd of about 100 Roosevelt elk live.
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVForVowels -A,E,O,U
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Nature #Photography
a group of five elk standing in a lush, green meadow with tall grass and some small purple flowers. Four of the animals are large bulls with impressive antlers, while one appears to be a cow positioned further back in the field. The elk are situated in the foreground and middle ground, with one bull in the center actively grazing on the grass. The background features a dense forest line of dark green evergreen trees.
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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The #BirdOfTheDay theme today as suggested by Alan @alan678.bsky.social is #OnTheEdge; any bird at the edge of a body of water. Here are two geese at the edge of the lagoon 🪿🪿
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Birds #Geese
#Nature #Photography
two geese on a grassy bank beside a body of water. the one on the right is standing upright and features bright white plumage, a red beak, and blue coloration around the eyes. the second bird, positioned to the left, is bent over with its beak near the ground, appearing to graze on the green grass. the background consists of tall, dry, and green grasses with some brush.
November 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys from the Netflix series ‘The Beast In Me’
November 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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low tide at the ocean makes for a nice combination of
#TidesOutTuesday,
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVForVowels - O,
and #ColorADay #BlueTue

#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Nature #Photography
low tide at the beach in Bandon with intricate sand ripples. the sand patterns, sculpted by the receding tide, create a striking textural contrast with the smooth water. In the background, the ocean extends toward a rocky shoreline dotted with dark boulders and sparse vegetation. a cluster of buildings is visible on the distant shore under a partly cloudy blue sky.
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #HangingAround. Here is a Northern Flicker hanging at a weird #angle at the feeder.
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVForVowels - a
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Birds #Flicker
#Nature #Photography
a male Northern Flicker is perched at a bird feeder. The bird is positioned on the left side of the frame and displays distinctive spotted plumage on its breast and back. It has a grey head and a black malar stripe, or "mustache," which indicates it is a male. The bird feeder is made of wood with a dark roof and a clear plastic window, allowing the seeds inside to be visible. A wire suet cage is attached to the side of the feeder, containing a suet cake. The background consists of natural, somewhat bare branches and green foliage, with a few colorful hanging decorations visible on a branch to the left of the bird.
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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While taking pictures of mushrooms I found one of little Petunia’s toys. She is very protective of them and never takes them outside. Must have been Bean or Bert. Bad doggies 🐾🐾 🐷
#ColorADay #PinkMon
#EastCoastkin
#Oregon #PNW
#DogToy #Pig
a small pink pig toy belonging to my little Chiweenie Petunia is hidden among ivy and other vegetation.
November 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM