coyotes in the canyon

Apparently there have been some recent coyote sightings in the canyon. This info comes from the Portland Audobon Society:

Coyotes are generally shy, wary of humans, and non-aggressive. They are part of the natural landscape and are prevalent in wooded areas throughout the Portland area. The Audubon Society of Portland and Multnomah County do not recommend removal, but encourage education on how to coexist with urban wild life. In cooperation, the college does not plan to remove them. However, be aware that coyotes will prey upon free-roaming cats and unleashed small dogs.

Ways to reduce human-coyote conflict in urban areas:

  • If you see a coyote, shout and make noise, wave your arms.
  • Never deliberately feed a coyote or other wild mammal.
  • Never deliberately approach a coyote and teach children to respect all wildlife from a distance.
  • Keep house pets indoors and allow only controlled access to the outdoors (fenced yards and leashes).
  • Always keep pets in at night when coyotes are most active. (While coyotes are most active between dusk and dawn, they can be seen at any time of the day.)
  • Cats and dogs need to be on a leash or indoors at all times in Multnomah County, and in the canyon.

fall flora in the canyon

Zac mentioned some mushrooms near the canyon residence halls that were sprouting. Quite nice ones!

wild mushroom 3

wild mushroom 2

wild mushroom 1



fall canyon day 2009

This in from Zac Perry, Canyon Day guru:
Thanks to all of those that participated this last October celebrating Reed College's oldest tradition Canyon Day. There was food, music, and fun all day long as we tackled the eastern end of the canyon removing non-native vegetation, which then opened this section of canyon up for the reintroduction of native plant species.
Volunteers planted over 1200 native plants on this beautiful day!!
Thanks again to all of you who were involved; see you again April 10, 2010!

The great pics below are from Reedie Leslie Zukor!

canyon day fall 09

canyon day fall 09

canyon day fall 09

canyon day fall 09

Reed biology professor Steve Black in the canyon


I ran into Reed biology professor Steve Black on the canyon's blue bridge on a sunny fall day. Steve was out collecting spiders for his research while on sabbatical this year. Nice to be able to do research 5 minutes away from the lab!

fall in the canyon

summer lunchtime in the canyon


A nice summer lunch in the canyon

heron in the afternoon

Here's a shot of a heron in the lake by Reed employee Paige Balter, taken March 6. While she was watching the crane, it had a little afternoon lunch of something in the water (hopefully not any spawning fish!).
heron1.jpg

more snow pics

more snow pics, courtesy of Shannon Henderson.

canyon snow pic

canyon snow pic #2

reed canyon lake in the snow

a few different filters applied to these photos .  . .

reed canyon lake in the snow

reed canyon lake in the snow

snowy canyon stump in creek

canyon stump in creek

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