Snow Day at the Refuge

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JaniceL

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I had to drive to Longview today so I thought I'd check out the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. It was closed all weekend and they freshly plowed it either yesterday or today. It was one of those special days when nobody was there. The ponds, wetlands and canals were pretty much frozen so the waterfowl was mostly limited to coots and a few species of ducks. There were lots of eagles of different ages. And the weather was perfect a natural softbox. Here are a few of my shots.

The cold snow and warmer air formed a love curtain of fog.
Fog 2.jpg

The Bald Eagles were walking on frozen wetlands normally reserved for the swans and geese.
Double Eagle.jpg

Most were perched on trees.
fog3.jpg

Adult and Juvenile Eagle.jpg

Imature Bald Eagle.jpg
 
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I saw plenty of coots. One just like this one was later snatched up by an eagle just out of reach of my lens.
Coot.jpg

Of course there were herons. Who can go to the refuge without catching one of those.
Cool Heron.jpg

And I always love a glimpse of some the other residents. I was hoping for otters, but these raccoons will do just fine.
3 Amigos.jpg

Then it was time for me to hit the road and go home.
Fog 1.jpg
 
great series, Janice! love the cold, wintry feel and the high-key look of some of these... that heron does indeed look like it's wrapped up in a cloak to stay warm... good work!
 
Super photos! I really like the softness of the images, the diffusion of light, the muted colors, etc. Really good stuff!!
 
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