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 auto tour is an excellent way to see the Refuge. A pair of binoculars is a must and a camera makes it even more fun !!!
The following are images captured of the Virginia Rail and babies shot from the Kiwa Trail on the morning of May 30, 2008.
For more images of Virginia Rails on other days, Click here. To see other images of various birds, wildflowers, and wildlife seen on May 30, Click here.
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"Mom and Baby" ... Virginia Rail.
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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"Mom and Baby" ... Virginia Rail.
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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"Mom and Baby" ... Virginia Rail.
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail, family.
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail ... mom feeding while baby waits ...
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail, baby.
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail, baby.
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail, baby ... walking ...
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail, baby ... running ...
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail, adult crossing the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail, baby crossing the Kiwa Trail.
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail, adult.
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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Virginia Rail, adult.
From the Kiwa Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 30, 2008.
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