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Sandhill Crane. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 8, 2007.

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 taken of the Sandhill Crane. Not all Sandhill Crane images are presented here, more can be found within the Trip Logs. Also, link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildflowers, and wildlife seen each day.

 
September 21, 2007 ... September 21, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, September 21, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes, lead bird calling. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, September 21, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, September 21, 2007.


September 26, 2007 ... September 26, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Crane "silhouettes". Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, September 26, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes approaching field. Sandhill Cranes heading to field south of Rest Lake. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, September 26, 2007.


October 5, 2007 ... October 5, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 5, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 5, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 5, 2007.


Sandhill Cranes ... "dance" ... October 5, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Crane "dance". Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 5, 2007.


Sandhill Cranes ... feeding ... October 5, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Crane trio. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 5, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 5, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 5, 2007.


October 8, 2007 ... October 8, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Crane. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 8, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes, youngster (left) and trio (right). Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 8, 2007.
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Sandhill Crane. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 8, 2007.
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Sandhill Crane. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 8, 2007.


MORE Sandhill Cranes ... October 8, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 8, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 8, 2007.


October 14, 2007 ... October 14, 2007, Trip Log

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Sunset, Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 14, 2007.


Sandhill Cranes ... flying ... October 14, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 14, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 14, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 14, 2007.
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Sunset, Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 14, 2007.


October 21, 2007 ... October 21, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Crane. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 21, 2007.
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Sandhill Crane, grooming. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 21, 2007.


October 22, 2007 ... October 22 and 23, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 22, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 22, 2007.
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Sandhill Cranes. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, October 22, 2007.


November 3, 2007 ... November 3, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Crane. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, November 3, 2007.


December 8, 2007 ... December 8, 2007, Trip Log

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Sandhill Crane. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit. Image taken, December 8, 2007.



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