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 !!!
This trip includes ...
Cinnamon Teal ... Blue-winged Teal ... Blue-winged Teal vs. Northern Shoveler ... Redhead ... Bonaparte's Gull ... Wilson's Snipe ... Yellow-headed Blackbird ... Red-winged Blackbird ... Savannah Sparrow ... House Finch ... Brown-headed Cowbird ... Barn Swallow (at nest) ...
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Cinnamon Teal, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Cinnamon Teal, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Blue-winged Teal, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Blue-winged Teal, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Blue-winged Teal, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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images of the Blue-winged Teal and the female Northern Shoveler.
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Northern Shoveler and Blue-winged Teal.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
"Hey sweetie ..."
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Redhead, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Redhead, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Bonaparte's Gull, non-breeding plumage.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Bonaparte's Gulls, non-breeding plumage.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Wilson's Snipe.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Yellow-headed Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Red-winged Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Savannah Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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House Finch, male (left) and female (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Brown-headed Cowbird, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Barn Swallow, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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Barn Swallow, female, on nest.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 23, 2009.
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