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 !!!
Afternoon trip, overcast with brief sunbreaks.
This trip includes ...
Rough-winged Hawk ... Red-tailed Hawk ... Northern Harrier ... Tundra Swan ... Cackling Geese ... Great Blue Heron ... Green-winged Teal ... Double-crested Cormorant ... Golden-crowned Sparrow ... Red-winged Blackbird ...
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Rough-legged Hawk.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Red-tailed Hawk.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Northern Harrier, female (left) and male (right).
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Tundra Swan, taking off.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Tundra Swans.
Late afternoon, overcast day, brief sunbreak.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Cackling Geese.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Great Blue Heron.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Green-winged Teal, male.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Green-winged Teal, males.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Double-crested Cormorant on Lake River.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Golden-crowned Sparrow.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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Red-winged Blackbird, male.
Late afternoon, overcast day.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 25, 2009.
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