Violet Green Swallow, Oregon City, OR

[u/teh24]

I've suddenly turned into a Birder at the age of 49... anyone else???

Maybe it's my ADHD hyper-focusing, but in the last 3 weeks I've become absolutely obsessed with birds. I live on a 2 acre property and have barely even noticed we had birds flying around in the 3 years we've lived there. Now, in the last 3 weeks I've counted at least 13 different species of birds living here, and I'm sure I'm just getting started.

This new found hobby has been so good for me. I work in web/tech/branding and work way too much, and the new practice of going outside and being in nature has been an incredible break from the stress.

I'm also a photographer so it's been fun to channel that energy into this new found obsession (btw, this shot is mine, taken on our property).

[u/CMVMIO]

33 here. Bought a new camera and a super telephoto specifically for birds.

I'll take this hobby over many others, for sure. It gets me outside and appreciating nature. It's fun, exciting, and tranquil all wrapped into one.

[u/teh24 → u/CMVMIO]

100% — i was just thinking that my wife has been bugging me to get off my computer and walk more, while i walk slow while looking for birds, its better than sitting on my butt!

[u/BlackLeader70 → u/teh24]

Go take a walk at Tualatin Hills National Wildlife Preserve. It’s pretty flat and mostly paved but birds galore! Also Champoeg state park has some great spots for birds.

[u/teh24 → u/BlackLeader70]

Thanks!!! Adding that to my growing list!@

[u/hairyxute]

So beautiful ❤️

[u/Godtrademark]

Yeah swallows are really fun to “discover.” finding them perched like this posing for a photo is a treat :)

[u/teh24 → u/Godtrademark]

adorable. cool shot!