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 !!!
Sunday, August 26 was a mixture of bright sun and overcast.
This trip includes ...
Belted Kingfisher ... Green Heron ... Great Blue Heron ... Western Painted Turtle ... Common Tansy ...
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Belted Kingfisher.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, on Lake River.
Image taken, August 26, 2007.
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Green Heron.
Right image is telephoto view, enlarged 180%, showing green crest.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, Bower Slough on the Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 26, 2007.
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Green Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, Bower Slough on the Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 26, 2007.
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Green Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, Bower Slough on the Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 26, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 26, 2007.
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Western Painted Turtle.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit, on the Kiwa Trail.
Image taken, August 26, 2007.
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Common Tansy.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 26, 2007.
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... August 27
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... MORE ...
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August 25 ...
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