Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge — Friday, Dec. 20, 2013

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area

A great getaway on the first day of winter. The sky was overcast and the weather mild. Although there weren’t as many birds as I’ve seen in the past, there were plenty of photo opportunities. The loop trail was closed, so I proceeded through the refuge and went east along the Washougal Dyke. The views here were as good as in the refuge, making this a worthy alternative to the full loop.