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 !!!
Cool overcast day ...
This trip includes ...
American Goldfinch ... Common Yellowthroat ... Savannah Sparrow ... Song Sparrow ... Western Wood-Pewee ... Cedar Waxwing (eating) ... Red-winged Blackbird ... American Bittern ... American Coot (nest) ... Pied-billed Grebe (nest) ... Western Gray Squirrel ... Wild Radish ... Indian Plum ...
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American Goldfinch.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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American Goldfinch, female (left) and male (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Common Yellowthroat, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Common Yellowthroat, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Common Yellowthroat, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Savannah Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Song Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Western Wood-Pewee.
Along the path to the Blind.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Cedar Waxwing.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Cedar Waxwing.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Cedar Waxwing ... "eating a plum" ...
"Indian Plum".
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Cedar Waxwing ... "eating a plum" ...
"Indian Plum".
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Cedar Waxwing ... "eating a plum" ...
"Indian Plum".
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Red-winged Blackbird.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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American Bittern.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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American Coot nest.
On Rest Lake. View from the Bird Blind.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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American Coot on nest.
On Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Pied-billed Grebe nest.
On Rest Lake. View from the Bird Blind.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Western Gray Squirrel.
From road near the railroad tracks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Western Gray Squirrel.
From road near the railroad tracks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Wild Radish.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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Indian Plum, with Cedar Waxwing.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 5, 2008.
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... June 13
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... MORE ...
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May 30 ...
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