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Lesser Scaup, male (left) and female (right). Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, February 28, 2008.

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 !!!

Lesser Scaup or Greater Scaup ??? ... the assumption is Lesser Scaup, as according to Refuge tallies, the Lesser Scaup is the one who shows up.

The following are images captured of the Lesser Scaup. Not all Lesser Scaup images are shown here, and more can be seen throughout the Trip Logs. Also, link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildflowers, and wildlife seen each day.

 
April 15 and 20, 2007 ... April 14 and 15, 2007, Trip Log
April 20, 2007, Trip Log

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Lesser Scaup, male (left) and female (right). Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, April 15, 2007.
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Lesser Scaup. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, April 20, 2007.


January 23, 2008 ... January 23, 2008, Trip Log

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Lesser Scaup, female. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, January 23, 2008.


February 9, 2008 ... February 9, 2008, Trip Log

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Lesser Scaup, male. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, February 9, 2008.
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Lesser Scaup, male. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, February 9, 2008.
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Lesser Scaup, male, scratching. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, February 9, 2008.


February 16, 2008 ... February 16, 2008, Trip Log

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Lesser Scaup, male. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, February 16, 2008.
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Lesser Scaup, male. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, February 16, 2008.


February 28, 2008 ... February 28, 2008, Trip Log

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Lesser Scaup, male (left) and female (right). Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, February 28, 2008.
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Lesser Scaup, male (left) and female (right). Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, February 28, 2008.


March 5, 2008 ... March 5, 2008, Trip Log

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Ring-necked Duck (left) and Lesser Scaup (right). Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, March 5, 2008.
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Ring-necked Duck (left) and Lesser Scaup (right). Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, March 5, 2008.


March 8, 2008 ... March 8, 2008, Trip Log

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Lesser Scaup, male. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, March 8, 2008.



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