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 !!!
One loop around in the early afternoon ... temperature about 95 ... very very quiet ... photographed a new bird for me, the Semipalmated Plover !!!! ... Fuji s100fs.
This trip includes ...
Semipalmated Plover ... Mallard ... American Coot ... Canada Goldenrod ... Broadleaf Arrowhead ("Wapato") ...
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Semipalmated Plover.
On Rest Lake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 1, 2009.
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Mallards.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 1, 2009.
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Mallard.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 1, 2009.
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American Coot, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 1, 2009.
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American Coot, youngster.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 1, 2009.
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Canada Goldenrod.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 1, 2009.
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Broadleaf Arrowhead ("Wapato").
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 1, 2009.
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... August 03
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... MORE ...
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July 27 ...
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