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 started warm and sunny with overcast coming in for the afternoon.
This trip includes ...
American Kestrel ... American Wigeon ... Bald Eagle ... Canada Geese ... Cinnamon Teal ... Common Yellowthroat ... Great Egret ... Greater Yellowlegs ... House Finch ... Lesser Scaup ... Mallard ... Marsh Wren ... Red-tailed Hawk ... Red-winged Blackbird ... Ring-necked Duck ... Ruddy Duck ... Savannah Sparrow ... Song Sparrow ... Wilson's Snipe ... Yellow-headed Blackbird ... Yellow-rumped Warbler ... Turtles ... Red Elderberry ... Purple Deadnettle ... Fringecup ...
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American Kestrel, hunting.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 26, 2008.
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American Kestrel, hunting.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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American Wigeon, male.
On Long Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, April 26, 2008.
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Bald Eagle youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Canada Geese.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Canada Geese.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Cinnamon Teal, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Cinnamon Teal, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Common Yellowthroat, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Common Yellowthroat, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Great Egret.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Greater Yellowlegs.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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House Finch, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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House Finch, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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House Finch, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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House Finch, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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House Finch ... "flying" ...
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Lesser Scaup, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Mallard, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Mallard, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Marsh Wren.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Red-tailed Hawk.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Red-winged Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Red-winged Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Red-winged Blackbird, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Red-winged Blackbird, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Red-winged Blackbird, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Ring-necked Duck, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Ring-necked Duck, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Ring-necked Duck, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Ruddy Duck, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Savannah Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Song Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Wilson's Snipe.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Yellow-headed Blackbird, male, calling (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Yellow-headed Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler ... "Audubon" ...
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler ... "Audubon" ...
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler ... "Myrtle" ...
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Five Turtles.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Red Elderberry.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Red Elderberry.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Purple Deadnettle.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Purple Deadnettle, flowers.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Fringecups.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Fringecup blossoms.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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