After enjoying Hawks Prairie Ponds on this beautiful day, we drove to Nisqually and walked the Twin Barns Loop with a side trip to the Twin Barns Observation Platform. We saw mallards, northern shovelers, buffleheads and a sleeping heron on a snag along the Western side of the loop and a pair of hooded mergansers on our walk along the Eastern side of the Twin Barns Loop. A variety of duck and geese were seen in the distance from the observation platform, but no near sightings. The sleeping heron was fun to watch as it would wake up for a very short time to check its surroundings and preen a little before tucking its head back in to rest some more!
Trip Report
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Comments
Looks like you picked a beautiful day for some fresh air.
Posted by:
hikingwithlittledogs on Feb 22, 2019 08:06 PM
What a beautiful and refreshing day it was after weeks of snow and cold! I am thankful we were able to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather!
Posted by:
Bob and Barb on Feb 22, 2019 09:16 PM