Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

We arrived at the almost full main parking area at 11:45. The tide was on its way out so the mudflats were exposed as we were walking the boardwalk which is now open to its end. Although there were not many birds, this is still an enjoyable walk in a beautiful wetland setting. The day was cloudy so no peaks were seen, but it did not rain and there was very little wind. There were many people of all ages enjoying the area. We enjoyed a blue heron in its search for food. Our highlight was watching a pair of hooded mergansers as they glided and fed along the East side of the Twin Barns Loop.