Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Ramble

We went for a hike and to look for aquatic life at a beautiful wildlife refuge in SW Portland. It was a sunny day in the mid 60's with a slight breeze. You couldn't ask for better weather. 

There is a kayaker in the distance. 

Hard to tell, but a beaver wuz there! Lots of fallen trees with teeth marks on the ends. 

There is a plump frog sitting in there. 

I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is  a tadpole/baby frog creature. 

A view thru the microscope. 

The homeschool gang. 

A ginormous birds nest!

What better thing to have after a long day hiking and romping thru ponds but a cookie bigger than your head.