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 ...
Killdeer ... House Wren ... Marsh Wren ... Barn Swallow ... Savannah Sparrow ... Yellow-headed Blackbird ... Red-winged Blackbird ... Osprey ... American Kestrel ... American Coot ... Great Blue Heron ... Fireweed ... Bull Thistle ...
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Killdeer.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Killdeer.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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House Wren chick peeking out of nest.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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House Wren, hungry chick.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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House Wren, adult at nest.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Marsh Wren.
Seen from Bird Blind.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Barn Swallow width two juveniles (left), and Barn Swallow, adult (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Barn Swallow on nest.
Inside the Bird Blind,
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Savannah Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Yellow-headed Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Red-winged Blackbird, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Red-winged Blackbird, male, sunlit wing bars.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Red-winged Blackbird, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Osprey.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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American Kestrel, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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American Coot and baby.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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American Coot feeding younger baby.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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American Coot, older baby.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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American Coot, older baby.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Tansy Ragwort with Great Blue Heron in background (left), Tansy Ragwort (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Fireweed flower.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Fireweed flower, closeup.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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Bull Thistle.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 26, 2007.
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... June 30
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... MORE ...
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June 19 and 20 ...
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