Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017

A crisp, cold, clear, beautiful day for a stroll around Nisqually. The ponds near the visitor center along the Twin Barns Loop were mostly frozen over, and the wooden walkway was a bit slick from lingering frost. We were treated to several varieties of waterfowl walking along the dike to the Estuary Boardwalk Trail. Also spotted were a few bald eagles, many herons, ripples from what we suspect was a seal, and a salmon. Binoculars are a must!