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 !!!
This particular bird, according to the expert birders and compilers, is the first ever documented in Clark County.
The following are images captured of the Sage Sparrow.
Also, link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildflowers, and wildlife seen each day.
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Sage Sparrow, youngster.
Overcast and rainy, occasional sun breaks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 25, 2009.
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Sage Sparrow, youngster.
Overcast and rainy, occasional sun breaks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 25, 2009.
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Sage Sparrow, youngster.
Overcast and rainy, occasional sun breaks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 25, 2009.
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Click image to enlarge
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Sage Sparrow, youngster.
Overcast and rainy, occasional sun breaks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 25, 2009.
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