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 !!!
The following are images captured of the Pileated Woodpecker.
Also, link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildflowers, and wildlife seen each day.
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Pileated Woodpecker, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 15, 2009.
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Pileated Woodpecker, male.
Hazy afternoon.
Note strange plumage on wings.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken May 16, 2011.
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Pileated Woodpecker, male.
Hazy afternoon.
Note strange plumage on wings.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken May 16, 2011.
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Pileated Woodpecker, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken June 3, 2011.
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