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 !!!
Odd bird to find on the Refuge
The following are images captured of the Surf Scoter, 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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Surf Scoter, male.
Overcast with drizzle. On South Quigley Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 5, 2012.
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Surf Scoter, female.
Overcast with drizzle. On South Quigley Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 5, 2012.
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Surf Scoter, male (left) and female (right).
Overcast with occasional sunbreaks. On South Quigley Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 6, 2012.
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