I've always appreciated how there seems to be little to no gatekeeping when
it comes to birding; thus, I feel free to share my tiny list after visiting
Ridgefield for the first time yesterday. It was warm but hazy, in the
midafternoon, so not an ideal time. Nonetheless, we enjoyed seeing:
Nutria (lifer mammal!)
Western Pond Turtle
Great Egret (lifer, at least a dozen through the refuge)
Great Blue Heron stalking a rodent in a field
Red-tailed Hawk
Pied-billed Grebe
Common garter snake
Numerous California Scrub Jays, including throughout the charming town of
Ridgefield

Happy birding!
Mary Johnson