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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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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 patterning of the feathers is GORGEOUS !!!!!
The following are images captured of the Gadwall, arranged monthly. Not all Gadwall images are shown here, more can be found throughout the Trip Logs. Also, link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildflowers, and wildlife seen each day.
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Gadwall, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 19, 2008.
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Gadwall, female and male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 29, 2007.
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Gadwall pair, male in front and female behind.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 10, 2008.
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Gadwall family.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2008.
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Gadwall family.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 19, 2008.
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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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Gadwall, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 3, 2007.
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Gadwall, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 3, 2007.
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Gadwall chicks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 3, 2007.
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Gadwall, five chicks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 3, 2007.
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Gadwall mother with six chicks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 3, 2007.
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Gadwall mother with nine chicks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 3, 2007.
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Gadwall mother.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 3, 2007.
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Gadwall family with passing Pied-billed Grebe chick.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 14, 2007.
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Gadwall chick.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 14, 2007.
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Gadwall babies.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 28, 2008.
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Gadwall, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, October 26, 2008.
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