Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — Saturday, Apr. 4, 2009

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Since the 5.5 miles of dike surrounding the estuary is due to be permanently closed, and removed, around April 22 this is a good time to get an easy and fun hike in one last time. There were only a few small muddy spots but lots of birds. Highlights included a Great Blue Heron feeding highly successfully within ten feet of us near the photo blind, multiple bald eagles, and hundreds of small and large Canadian geese landing and taking off at once (especially when a bald eagle would circle too near). On Saturday, April 18th many special events in anticipation of the closing are planned - check the website. Bring binoculars.