Pics ‘n Pieces

Photos for Feb. 18, 2026

photo of a sunset over distant mountains with a conifer tree on the left of the photo.
The sun sets behind Upper Table Rock on a recent evening. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photo of two black tailed deer. one is in profile facing left with her head turned toward the camera. the second is behind the first looking over her back directly at the camera.
Black-tailed deer near Table Rocks. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a river the banks, islands in the river and trees dusted with snow. there is a snow covered home on the left side.
Shady Cove received just enough snow Feb. 17 for some early morning sledding. Photo by Kathy Nuckles
photo of a river with snowy banks and snow covered trees.
The Rouge River became a winter wonderland following the snow Feb. 17. Photo by Kathy Nuckles
photo of a black capped chickadee standing on a small, arched branch. they are facing right in profile with their head turned back to the left and tilted slightly down. they are very floofed up and adorable.
Black-capped Chickadee posed prettily to be counted for the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13. Photo by Christy Solo

Photos for March 25, 2026

photo of a deep pink Camellia flower.
Camellia’s are blooming, spring is officially here. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a small-flowered fruit tree covered in white flowers.
Prunus (cherry-type) trees put on a heck of a show this time of year. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a small-flowered fruit tree covered in white flowers.
Prunus (cherry-type) trees put on a heck of a show this time of year. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for April 1, 2026

photo of a male rufous hummingbird on a large, horizontal rose branch. he is facing the camera looking up and to the left.
Keep those feeders full. Rufous hummingbirds are migrating through our area in droves. Many will stay in the valley while others move on to more northern breeding grounds. Photo by Christy Solo
photo of two young children on a pickleball court. the boy has just hit the ball and it's headed over the net.
The next generation of pickleball players took the court last weekend to get introduced to the game and have some fun. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a pair of canada geese in grasses on the edge of a creek.
A pair of Canada Geese enjoying the grass alongside Bear Creek. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for April 15, 2026

Photo of an adult woman standing in a grassy park in front of a large group of grade school children.
Eagle Point Mayor Kathy Sell reads a proclamation regarding the city’s decades-long participation in Arbor Day and the importance of trees both for the environment and the wood they supply to the students of Hillside Elementary School during the Arbor Day event held April 10. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a group of (supervised) children tossing dirt into a hole with a newly planted tree in it.
Students from Hillside Elementary School helped plant four Shumard Oak trees at the new park on the site of Little Butte Elementary School on Arbor Day, April 10. The Shumard, also known as the Southern Red Oak, is a large, fast-growing tree that can reach heights up to 80 feet and provide plenty of shade. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a small band of acoustic musicians.
There was music and more at the Butte Creek Mill April 11 as they opened their first Farmers Market of the year. The market will be held on the second Saturday of every month through September from 9 a.m until 2 p.m. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photo of a man in front of a stand of small herbs for sale.
Zion Apothecary of Harvest Moon Acres was one of the many vendors at the Farmers Market held at the Butte Creek Mill April 11. The market will be held on the second Saturday of every month through September from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a group of people at a casual auction.
Eagle Point High School students going to our sister city, Showa, Japan, held their annual fund raising dinner and auction at the Jackson County Expo April 11 to raise funds for this summer’s trip to Japan.

Bob Pinnell (pointing) and auctioneer Trevor Morgan (right) take bids on items from the assembled crowd as Mayor Kathy (enter) records the numbers of the winning bidders at the annual Showa, Japan, trip fundraiser.  Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of items in a silent auction.
Just one of the many tables of items auctioned off to raise funds for the dozen Eagle Point High School students traveling to our sister city of Showa, Japan, this summer. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for April 29, 2026

photo of two members of a high school baseball team talking with elementary school students.
Members of the Eagle point High School varsity baseball team were out to greet students of Hillside Elementary School April 22 handing out flyers and encouraging them to come out to the baseball game later that afternoon. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of storm clouds with a row of trees in the back of the photo and a green field in front.
Storm clouds over the area April 21. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of four adult canada geese and 9 goslings of two different ages.
Canada Geese formed a small creche of two couples, joining up to protect their goslings of different ages. Photo by Wayne Lee