Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan among many others. Coastal and forest habitats support impressive year-round resident species and seasonal migrants.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Redhead
Aythya americana
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Brandt's Cormorant
Urile penicillatus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Sora
Porzana carolina
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Greater White-fronted x Cackling Goose (hybrid)
Anser albifrons x Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Tundra Swan
Wood Duck
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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