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Wildlife Refuge
The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles southwest of town. It’s one of only a handful of urban wildlife refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Since 1992 the Federal government and volunteers have been working to turn the Refuge back to a more natural state within the floodplain of the Tualatin River Basin.
Golden-crowned Sparrow on the move
We took advantage of a cool and cloudy day in February to hike the Refuge’s out and back trail. A longer perimeter trail opens seasonally on May 1st.
We enjoyed the birds and the oak tree-dominated wetlands. It is always a nice place to visit.
A foggy Tualatin River
Western Robin
Ubiquitous Canada Geese flying overhead
Small pond along the trail
Thanks for the introduction to the Tualatin River and the NWR, John. I like all your photos. The fog gives us a wonderfully moody feel, and it’s pleasant to see the birds who joined you.
John, these are beautiful! I love the reflection of the trees in the water. The fog gives it a dreamy look and the small pond reminds me of an ominous storyline. A great setting for a thriller movie or book! 🙂
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the kind comments Ellen.