Had another lovely afternoon at Ridgefield. Most interesting birds were one
Male Eurasian Wigeon and another hybrid Male American x Eurasian Wigeon
hybrid, both on Rest Lake. An adult Northern Goshawk also flew over the refuge
mid-afternoon. As usual I delighted in four Canada Goose "forms" Cackling,
Dusky, Aleutian and Common. There were also 25-30 Greater White-fronted Geese
flying back and fourth in the area. Ducks included Common and Hooded Merganser,
Cinnamon and Green-winged Teal, Mallard, Pintail, Shoveler, many American
Wigeon Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck. Six [6]+ Bald Eagles, Male Harrier,
Rough-legged Hawk, 20+ Sandhill Crane, and many individual raptors on kills
enriched the day. Both Glaucous-winged and Ring-bill gulls were present in single
digits. Passerines included Marsh and Winter Wren, Downy Woodpecker,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, White-breasted Nuthatch and Red-breasted Sapsucker.

The most quizzical and strange experience was an albino Muskrat walking on
the ice! Who knew!

Best,
Blake Matheson
Carmel California & Portland Oregon



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