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 !!!
First spotted a lone female on Rest Lake in October 2007 ... the male spotted on Lake River in January 2008.
The following are images captured of the Common Merganser.
Also, link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildflowers, and wildlife seen each day.
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Common Merganser, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, October 23, 2007.
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Common Merganser, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, October 23, 2007.
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Common Merganser, females.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, October 28, 2007.
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Common Merganser, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, October 28, 2007.
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Common Merganser, females.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, October 28, 2007.
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Common Merganser, male.
On Lake River. Image enlarged 150%.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 25, 2008.
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Common Merganser, male, with Double-crested Cormorant.
On Lake River.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 25, 2008.
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Common Merganser, males, on Lake River.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Common Merganser, male (left) and female (right), on Lake River.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Common Merganser, female (left) and male (right), over Lake River.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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