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 !!!
Got up EARLY on August 27 and headed out to the Kiwa Trail bridge just on the chance of seeing the River Otters !!! ... BEAUTIFUL !!!!!! ... It was like being in the middle of a Walt Disney movie !!!!!!!
This trip includes ...
American Kestrel ... European Starling ... Great Blue Heron ... Great Egret and Great Blue Heron ... Greater Yellowlegs ... Mallard ... Turkey Vulture ... Raccoon ... River Otter ... "Butter and Eggs" (Yellow Toadflax) ... Common Tansy ... Teasel and Tansy Ragwort ...
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American Kestrel, male.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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European Starling.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron, in slough.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Two Great Egrets and one Great Blue Heron.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Greater Yellowlegs.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Greater Yellowlegs, with reflection.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Greater Yellowlegs and Mallard.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Mallard.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Turkey Vulture.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Raccoon.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Raccoon, looking cute.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Raccoon crossing Slough.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Early morning August 27, a "family" of about 8 River Otters were feeding and playing just off the Kiwa Trail bridge over the slough. It was like being in the middle of a Walt Disney movie !!!
Only a couple of the River Otter images are presented on this page. To see more just click on the arrow. Enjoy.
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River Otter.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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"Butter and Eggs" (Yellow Toadflax).
Linaria vulgaris, also known as "Wild Snapdragon".
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Common Tansy.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Common Tansy.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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Teasel and Tansy Ragwort
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 27, 2007.
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