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 !!!
Considered an "accidental" visitor to the Refuge.
The following are images captured of the Snowy Egret, 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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Snowy Egret.
View across Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 14, 2011, 8:00 p.m., sun had set.
Canon EOS 7d, 400mm.
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Snowy Egret with two Greater Yellowlegs.
View across Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 14, 2011, 8:00 p.m., sun had set.
Canon EOS 7d, 400mm.
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Snowy Egret.
View across Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 28, 2011.
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Snowy Egret.
View across Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 28, 2011.
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Snowy Egret with Great Blue Heron.
View across Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 28, 2011.
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