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 Carty Unit has miles of trails including a 2-mile "Oaks to Wetlands" trail. A pair of binoculars is a must and a camera makes it even more fun !!!
The following are images captured of the Horned Grebe, arranged monthly. Also link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildflowers, and wildlife seen each day.
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Horned Grebe, in breeding plumage.
Overcast with occasional sunbreaks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 6, 2012.
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Horned Grebe, in breeding plumage.
Overcast with occasional sunbreaks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 6, 2012.
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Horned Grebe.
Mostly overcast day with very few sun breaks.
South Big Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken October 12, 2011.
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Horned Grebe.
Sunny morning.
South Big Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken October 18, 2011.
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Ruddy Duck, male (left) and Horned Grebe (right).
Overcast and gray afternoon.
South Big Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken October 23, 2011.
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