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 !!!
Nice sunny morning ... a NEW Refuge bird for me --- the Barn Owl !!!
This trip includes ...
Hooded Merganser ... Common Merganser ... Bewick's Wren ... Bald Eagle ... American Bittern ... Great Blue Heron ... Barn Owl ...
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Hooded Merganser, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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Common Merganser, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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Common Merganser, pair.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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Bewick's Wren.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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Bald Eagle.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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Red-tailed Hawk.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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American Bittern.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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American Bittern.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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Barn Owl, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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Barn Owl, male.
Image on right shows tail while bird is scrambling up the inside of the tree.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, March 6, 2009.
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