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 !!!
Day was cold, floggy, and high overcast, giving flat lighting. Most of the sloughs and standing water around the River "S" Unit have melted out.
This trip includes ...
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Western Meadowlark.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 23, 2009.
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Western Meadowlark.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 23, 2009.
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Western Meadowlark.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 23, 2009.
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Northern Harrier, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 23, 2009.
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Rough-legged Hawk.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 23, 2009.
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Bald Eagles.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 23, 2009.
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Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 23, 2009.
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American Wigeon, pair.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 23, 2009.
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American Wigeon, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, January 23, 2009.
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