Yellow-headed Blackbird at Ridgefield NWR
Good news for bird watchers! The River S Unit of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge reopened this morning. While we’re not experts on the subject, we think this is the best birding site near Portland and have been suffering terrible withdrawals since the area was closed at the beginning of the month.
The River S Unit is one of the few bird watching spots with a driving tour. Being in the car often makes it easier to see birds because the vehicle can act as a blind.
Ridgefield NWR officials closed off the area at the beginning of the month for repairs on the bridge that allows access to the unit. The repair work was completed about a week ahead of schedule.
