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 !!!
Saturday, August 25 was back to the "old" equipment, the Sony Alpha with primarily a 500 reflex lens. The day was overcast to clouds to bright sun.
This trip includes ...
Great Blue Heron (with snake and with rodent) ... Green Heron ... Northern Harrier ... Turkey Vulture ... Eastern Cottontail ...
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Great Blue Heron vs. Red-spotted Garter Snake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron, Red-spotted Garter Snake, and reflection.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron vs. Red-spotted Garter Snake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron vs. Red-spotted Garter Snake.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron ... "fluffing".
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron, hunting.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron, striking.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron, catching.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron and rodent.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Green Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Northern Harrier.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Northern Harrier.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Northern Harrier.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Turkey Vulture.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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Eastern Cottontail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, on the Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 25, 2007.
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