The most important thing you can do while you're at
the Wildlife Refuge is to keep your eyes open and very aware. It's not
like the animals are trying to be spotted, so you'll have to do the
work. As with this hawk in the tree and the poor lighting, it was barely
noticed.
The most important thing to bring is binoculars. A camera,
hopefully with a good zoom lens, would be a great addition. (Photos
may be enlarged by clicking on the image)
At least on the day that I visited the
Wildlife Refuge, there were an abundance of Hawks in the area.
Once again it was necessary to have a keen eye to pick these
birds out of their camouflaged background.
(Photos may be enlarged by clicking on the image)
Herons and geese are also a popular
attraction at the Wildlife Refuge. (Photos may
be enlarged by clicking on the image)
The scenery at the Ridgefield
National Wildlife Refuge is beautiful on it's own merit. There
is water close by in all of these settings as that is the
primary need for all animals.
