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 !!!
Warm muggy day, filtered sun ...
This trip includes ...
Bullock's Oriole ... Cedar Waxwing ... House Finch ... American Goldfinch ... House Wren ... Red-winged Blackbird ... Western Scrub Jay ... Red Admiral Butterfly ... Bittersweet Nightshade (Deadly Nightshade) ... Buttercups ... Wild Radish ... Nootka Rose (Wild Rose) ...
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Bullock's Oriole, female (left) and male (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Cedar Waxwing.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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House Finch.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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American Goldfinch, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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American Goldfinch, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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House Wren.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Red-winged Blackbird.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Western Scrub Jay.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Red Admiral Butterfly.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Bittersweet Nightshade (Deadly Nightshade).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Buttercups.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Wild Radish.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Wild Radish.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Nootka Rose (Wild Rose).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Nootka Rose (Wild Rose).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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Nootka Rose (Wild Rose).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, May 24, 2008.
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