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.
Todays trip includes ...
Bald Eagle ... Sora ... Wilson's Snipe ... Yellow-headed Blackbird ... Black-headed Grosbeak ... Long-billed Dowitcher ... Great Blue Heron ... Killdeer ... Cinnamon Teal ... Redhead ... Pied-billed Grebe (with chick) ...
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Bald Eagle, adult.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Bald Eagle, adult.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Sora.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Sora.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Wilson's Snipe.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Yellow-headed Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Red-winged Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Black-headed Grosbeak.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Long-billed Dowitcher, pair.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Killdeer.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Cinnamon Teal, pair.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Redhead, pair (left image) and male (right image).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Redhead, female, taking off.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Redhead, male, taking off.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Redhead, male, in flight.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Redhead, pair, in flight.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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Pied-billed Grebe, with chick.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2007.
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