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 !!!
BEAUTIFUL spring morning !!!!!!!!
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Hooded Merganser.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Hooded Merganser, female (left) and male (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Ring-necked Duck, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Ring-necked Duck, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Northern Shoveler, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Cinnamon Teal, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Mallard, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Pied-billed Grebe.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Pied-billed Grebe.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Double-crested Cormorant, head.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Double-crested Cormorant.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Great Egret and Canada Geese.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Black-capped Chickadee.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Marsh Wren.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Bewick's Wren.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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House Finch.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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White-crowned Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Golden-crowned Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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American Kestrel, male, hunting.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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American Kestrel, male, hunting.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Northern Harrier.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Bald Eagle, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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Mourning Cloak Butterfly.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken March 18, 2010.
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