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 ...
House Wren ... Great Egret ... Yellow-headed Blackbird ... American Goldfinch ... Western Wood-Pewee ... American Robin ... Greater Yellowlegs ... American Bittern ... Turkey Vulture ... Rock Pigeon ... Bullfrog ... Yellow Pea ... Self Heal ... Mayweed Chamomile ...
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House Wren with two hungry chicks.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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House Wren.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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House Wren feeding chick.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Great Egret.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Yellow-headed Blackbird, female.
Telephoto image enlarged 150 percent.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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American Goldfinch, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Western Wood-Pewee.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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American Robin.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Greater Yellowlegs.
Schwartz Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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American Bittern.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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American Bittern.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Turkey Vulture.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Rock Pigeon.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Bullfrog.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Yellow Pea, closeup.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Self Heal, closeup.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Mayweed Chamomile.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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Mayweed Chamomile.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, June 30, 2007.
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... July 1
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... MORE ...
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June 26 ...
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