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Sandhill Crane.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, October 8, 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sandhill Crane "dance".
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, October 5, 2007.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sunset, 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sandhill Crane.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, November 3, 2007.
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Sandhill Crane.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, December 8, 2007.
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