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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Had a really lovely morning at the refuge. The bathrooms are open as is the Nature Store. Check the website for hours. Masks still required indoors so don't ditch them just yet. 

I walked with a friend out to end of the estuary boardwalk. It's a beautiful walk, with no elevation and a lot to discover. I watched barn swallows fed by mama, a squirrel come charging at me like I was made of good nut butter and eight (yes 8!) juvenile and adult bald eagles hanging around in the mud flats just off the dike road. A wonderful mix of boardwalk and gravel make for an easy walk for most. A great place to teach kids about wildlife and birds and there is an outdoor education/play area for the younger kids. Always a great day. More photos on my blog linked below. 

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