Salem, Oregon - Pretty As A Postcard

On the north side of State Street, just east of 25th, is a small parking lot next to Mill Creek. Wild geese, ducks, pigeons and sea gulls find their way here knowing there is often a handout. This is a favorite spot of Salem residents where children can often hand feed wild birds to everyone's delight.

Folks go to one of the "day old bread" stores (OroWheat has one on Silverton Road at Hawthorne - NW corner) where they purchase inexpensive bread or rolls to feed the geese and whomever might be dropping in for a bite.

Parents: Watch your children. The stream bank may be slippery.