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 !!!
Early morning run around the River "S" Unit, before the 100-degree heat kicked in ... looking for shorebirds ... very quiet day otherwise ...
This trip includes ...
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Red-winged Blackbird, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Red-winged Blackbird, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Wilson's Snipe.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Wilson's Snipe.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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American Kestrel.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Red-tailed Hawk.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Greater Yellowlegs, Long-billed Dowitcher, Mallard.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, and Long-billed Dowitchers.
On Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Lesser Yellowlegs, with Long-billed Dowitchers.
On Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Western Sandpipers.
On Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Least Sandpiper.
On Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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Barn Swallow feeding youngsters.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 27, 2009.
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