Third short hike of the day. 
Lots of birds singing and frogs too. There’s no denying it, spring has sprung! 

We got there at about 1230, and the lot was decently full. Paid our 3$ and set out.

There were a lot of harbor seals splashing around, and saw 3 blue herons and a coyote.

It took us an hour and a half to go about 4.3 miles.

What a beautiful day! I didn't realize you could see Mt Rainier from this trail in the past, haha.

Lots of people out birdwatching and enjoying the sun. It was just over 4 miles to go out to the end of the boardwalk and back. The entire way is flat and either boardwalked or wide gravel. 

The long, wide boardwalk over the estuary with views in all directions is really quite incredible!

Not a lot of wildlife except for a few small birds, and one Great Blue Heron. 

Still a nice saunter.

This was my first time here and it did not disappoint! What a treasure that has been saved for future generations. The volunteers at the visitor center were most helpful and we did not have to pay a $3 parking fee though we made a donation. We were quickly greeted by water fowl and a most impre[ssive eagle pair in their giant old cottonwood located at the old barns. Along the dike trail a blue heron was stationed right alongside the trail and seemed nonpulsed by our presence. The board walk was amazing and only the last 700 ft was closed but will be open tomorrow, Feb 4th. I had brought my spotting scope and we sat out at the end of the board walk enjoying the wildlife in the sun with a stellar view of Anderson Island and Mt rainier looming over us all. As others have said it never felt crowded though the parking lots were full.  Definitely will be going back.