This morning at the River "S" Unit of the Ridgefield NWR, I was pleasantly
surprised to see two Black-necked Stilts on Ruddy Lake a short ways before
the blind. This pair were also seen this afternoon in approximately the
same location. Also, this afternoon, Al Larrabee and I saw a Wilson's
Phalarope on Schwartz Lake. Although some pictures were taken of both of
these birds, the Phalarope was from a distance. The Western Tanagers are
back at the refuge as seen today as also are the Black-headed Grosbeaks and
the Vaux's Swifts, which have been seen for the last week.

Pictures of the Phalarope and Stilts can be seen at
http://lumiscapephotography.smugmug.com/gallery/1105634#151238649
http://lumiscapephotography.smugmug.com/gallery/1105634#151239236

Happy Birding,

Roger Windemuth
Ridgefield NWR Volunteer
http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/