 Birds
of the Refuge Overview
The Ridgefield
National Wildlife Refuge supports over 220 species of birds,
and hosts thousands of migratory birds each year. Discover
how the birds that use the refuge are specifically adapted
to the type of food they eat and the type of habitat they
occupy, and find out why birds migrate.
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 Herons
and Cranes
Great
blue herons are native to the Pacific Northwest, while sandhill
cranes migrate through the refuge in the fall. Explore how
these birds live and how they differ from one another.
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 Dusky
Canada Geese
The Ridgefield
National Wildlife Refuge was established to help protect Dusky
Canada geese. Find out why, and how Dusky Canada geese differ
from other geese.
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 Bald
Eagles
Have you
ever noticed that bald eagles aren't really bald? Learn all
about the habits of bald eagles, and how this species has
made a remarkable recovery in population.
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Pileated
Woodpeckers
You can't
help but notice pileated woodpeckers, since they're the largest
woodpeckers around. Discover how these birds live - and their
very unusual eating habits.
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| Classroom
and Field Trip Activities
Some of
these games and puzzles will prepare you for your field trip,
while others will enhance your experience while you're on
the refuge.
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| EALRs
satisfied
by this field trip:
Science:
2.1.2, 3.2.2, 1.3.9, 1.3.10, 1.1.5, 2.1 Communication:
1.1, 1.2 Writing: 2.2 Geography: 2.1, 3.1 History:
1.3 P.E.
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