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 ...
Green Heron ... Great Blue Heron ... American Crow ... Willow Flycatcher ... Gadwall (babies) ... Raccoon (babies) ... Wapato (Broadleaf Arrowhead) ... Sow Thistle ...
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Green Heron.
At Long Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 28, 2008.
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Green Heron.
At Long Lake.
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Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 28, 2008.
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Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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American Crow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Willow Flycatcher.
At Kiwa Trail Slough.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 28, 2008.
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Gadwall babies.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Two baby raccoons.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 28, 2008.
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Raccoons, mom with two babies.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Raccoons, mom and two babies.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Wapato (Broadleaf Arrowhead).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Sow Thistle.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
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Sow Thistle, buds.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 28, 2008.
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... August 10
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... MORE ...
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July 9 ...
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