For all of you that bird Ridgefield's River Unit--during its closure in April consider going to the Carty Unit north of Ridgefield. You have to hike, but the warblers in the spring are incredible, as are other woodland birds. And even though it's not posted, you can still head away from the plankhouse southward down through the marsh and back along an old road. Just watch for signs posted to stay out of certain areas. But the Carty Unit is very special in itself.

Patti Brent
Vancouver