The South Coast is from Reedsport south to the California border in which it is more mountainous do to tectonic uplift
I reached the trailhead soon after leaving the house with camera gear in hand and it wasn't long before I started seeing the wildflowers along the lake which included cup plants
This was the first time seeing and photographing these beautiful and colorful water birds
A beautiful moment as patterns from the trail and colors from the flowers and grasses become visible as I pass over Eakin Creek West at Wildflower Park
It opens up with a few box elder trees along the bank in which I can isolate to photograph them and their reflection on the creek
MAJESTIC VIEWS OF THE PARK RUDDY DUCK (OXYURA JAMAICENSIS) The South Coast is fromThe awe inspiring geological formation of the badlands is an incredible site to see. Made up of buttes, pinnacles, spires and a wide expanse of mixed grasses. Many species inhabit this area including buffalo, pronghorn, mule deer, white tailed deer, prairie dog, hawks, eagles and many others. (594 559)