Red Tailed Hawk
A common predator in the grassy fields of the Refuge
Ring Neck Ducks
Drake and hen. Both beautiful in their own way
Tundra Swans
Beautiful. Elegant. What else can be said?
Northern Pintails
These ducks are common during the winter migration months
Male Wood Duck
One of the most beautifully marked ducks to grace the refuge
American Bittern
A very shy bird who's natural coloration makes him hard to spot when he is standing among tufts of dried grass
Swallow
These bright birds are constantly swooping around the water courses not easy to catch sitting still,
Savanna Sparrow
This is a common pose for these grassland birds
American Coot Chick
Here is a face only an "Ol' Coot" could love.
Great Blue Heron
These stately birds are common to the refuge
Red Winged Black Bird
These brightly marked blackbirds can be seen and heard thoughout the refuge
Gold Finch
The Washington state bird
Great Blue Herons
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Red Tailed Hawks
All photos courtesy of
Duane & Shirleen Hymas
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