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 day was overcast with some drizzle. The ice is gone and the sloughs are high murky water. The Tundra Swans have left - only counted 15 swans on Rest Lake, down from their hundreds a couple of weeks ago.
This trip includes ...
"Under Construction ... images still being added"
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Red-winged Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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American Kestrel.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Red-tailed Hawks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Red-tailed Hawk.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Northern Harrier.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Bald Eagle, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Bald Eagle, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Double-crested Cormorant, taking off from Lake River.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Common Merganser, males, on Lake River.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Common Merganser, male (left) and female (right), on Lake River.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Common Merganser, female (left) and male (right), over Lake River.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Tundra Swan.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Ring-necked Duck, male, with right image showing brownish ring around neck.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Ring-necked Duck, male, showing top markings (left) and front (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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Coyote.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, February 3, 2008.
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