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 !!!
The day was overcast and cold with very brief periods of sun. Huge Spring storm fronts coming through.
This trip includes ...
Sora ... Cinnamon Teal ... Northern Shoveler ... Gadwall ... Ring-necked Duck ... Bald Eagle ... American Kestrel ... Great Horned Owl (family) ... Barn Swallow ... Cliff Swallow ... Tree Swallow ... American Goldfinch ... Yellow-rumped Warbler ... American Robin ... Red Elderberry ...
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Sora.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Sora.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Sora.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Cinnamon Teal, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Northern Shoveler, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Gadwall, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Ring-necked Duck, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Bald Eagle, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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American Kestrel.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Great Horned Owl ... "family" ...
Two kids (upper left) and an adult (lower right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Great Horned Owl ... "babies" ...
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Great Horned Owl ... "adult" ...
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Barn Swallow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Barn Swallow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Cliff Swallow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Tree Swallow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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American Goldfinch, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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American Goldfinch, male, in Teasel.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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American Robin.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Red Elderberry.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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