Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - VI

I never tire of seeing these hooded mergansers.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - V

Here's another view of our friends, the hooded merganser family.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - IV

 

Mr. and Mrs. hooded merganser sit in water surveying the situation.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - III

 

This heron sat forever looking at something he wanted to eat. I never did see him move. Would that I had that sort of patience.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - II

I know that I just showed you photos of a heron, but this one is so nicely framed but his/her reflection, I couldn't resist.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

In January, we took a trip south to Ridgefield, WA to visit the WIldlife Refuge. In the summer, you can hike on the trails but in the winter, to protect the animals, you are only allowed to drive the loop road and view from your car. We like to visit this place in the winter when all the birds come to eat and prepare for their journeys back north.

Fisherman's Terminal - VI

Today, we finish this exploration of the wharf with a few looks at some boaty bits.

Fisherman's Terminal - V

It is easy to find nets galore here.