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 Carty Unit has miles of trails including a 2-mile "Oaks to Wetlands" trail. A pair of binoculars is a must and a camera makes it even more fun !!!
Not a common bird for the Refuge ... the Lewis's Woodpecker is an Eastern Washington/Oregon bird.
The following are images captured of the Lewis's Woodpecker, arranged monthly. Also link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildflowers, and wildlife seen each day.
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Lewis's Woodpecker, juvenile.
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Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, Carty Unit.
Image taken October 8, 2011.
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Lewis's Woodpecker, juvenile, enlarged 200%.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, Carty Unit.
Image taken October 8, 2011.
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