The River "S" Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge has a 4.2 mile auto tour route and 1.5 mile seasonal hiking trail. The auto tour is an excellent way to see the Refuge. A pair of binoculars is a must and a camera makes it even more fun !!!
Early morning August 27, a "family" of about 8 River Otters were feeding and playing just off the Kiwa Trail bridge over the slough. It was like being in the middle of a Walt Disney movie !!!
The following is a collection of images taken of the River Otter. Also, link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildlife, and wildflowers taken each day.
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River Otter.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otters.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otters, mother and two youngsters.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otters, family.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otters, feeding.
With Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter, feeding.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter, younster, shaking wet fur.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter, youngsters.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter, younster, on back.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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River Otter, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, in slough at Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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