Rough-legged Hawk
The winter of 2007 – 2008 was RLH-lovers heaven at the Ridgefield NWR. It was a common occurrence to drive up to a refuge sign …
Peregrine Falcon video #1
This beautiful Peregrine Falcon has been hanging around the Ridgefield NWR for several months and seems to call the refuge ‘home.’ Usually perched at far …
Great Blue Heron on Grass
A Blue Heron on a ridge of grass near the beginning of Ridgefield NWR’s 4-mile auto tour route. Photographed with a Canon 7D, 1/1250. f5.6, …
Golden-crowned Sparrow
A Golden-crowned Sparrow, common at Ridgefield NWR during the cooler months. Taken Oct. 17, 2011, with my Canon 7D, 1/640, f5.6, ISO800, Canon 400mm f5.6L …
Olive-sided Flycatcher Video
Footage of an Olive-sided Flycatcher, taken on May 26, 2011, at Mt. Tabor Park in Portland, OR. Check out the still photos of this bird, …
Handsome Warbler
The Common Yellowthroat is a small, quick, bird that does not usually stay still for long. This is the male with its striking colors and …
Female Common Yellowthroat
This is the female version of the “masked bandit” that is so prevalent at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in SW Washington state. I took …
Marsh Wren in vocal style
Here, a Marsh Wren was singing its heart out for me at the Ridgfield National Wildlife Refuge on May 4, 2011. This photo was shot …
Yellow-rumped Warbler
This handsome warbler gave me a second or two to take its picture at the Ridgfield National Wildlife Refuge on May 4, 2011. Taken with …
Bushtit
This is the Interior version of the male Bushtit as opposed to the Pacific Slope version. The females of this bird are the boasters of …