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 !!!
GORGEOUS sunny cold Christmas afternoon ...
This trip includes ...
Bald Eagle ... Red-tailed Hawk ... Rough-legged Hawk ... American Kestrel ... American Bittern ... Brown Creeper ... Song Sparrow ... Golden-crowned Sparrow ...
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Bald Eagle, adult (left) and youngster with "dinner" (right).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, December 25, 2009.
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Red-tailed Hawk.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, December 25, 2009.
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Rough-legged Hawk.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, December 25, 2009.
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American Kestrel, female.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, December 25, 2009.
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American Bittern.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, December 25, 2009.
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Brown Creeper.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, December 25, 2009.
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Song Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, December 25, 2009.
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Golden-crowned Sparrow.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, December 25, 2009.
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