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 with flat lighting, perfect for shooting the Great Egret in flight.
Todays trip includes ...
Great Egrets (in flight) ... Song Sparrow ... Savannah Sparrow ... American Goldfinch ... Barn Swallow ... Tree Swallow ... Pied-billed Grebe ... Ruddy Duck ... Gadwall ... Mallard ... Red-winged Blackbird ... Nootka Rose (Wild Rose) ...
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Great Egret.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Great Egret.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Barn Swallow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Tree Swallow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Tree Swallow, preening.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Song Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Savannah Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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American Goldfinch.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Pied-billed Grebe.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Ruddy Duck, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Gadwall, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Gadwall, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Mallard, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Mallards feeding, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Red-winged Blackbird, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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Nootka Rose (Wild Rose).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2007.
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