Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
Woke up at 5:30 this morning to head to Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is located just south of Salem, Oregon. Although this isn't as well maintain as Fernhill or Jack Bottom wetlands, it is great place for bird lovers to catch glimpses of a variety of songbirds, waterfowl, and birds of prey. There are also beaver, coyote, turtles, frogs, deer and variety of other wildlife that roam this refuge of fields, marshes, and ponds. In addition, there are several native and non-native wildflowers and shrubs throughout the wetlands.
There are several little trails and boardwalks to meander along and catch glimpses of wildlife, birds and wildflowers. There are a couple of blinds and overlooks to view wildlife and birds as well. The Eagle Marsh Kiosk and trail was my favorite out of all of the trails. As it was teeming with waterfowl and we even caught a glimpse of a beaver. Altogether we hiked approximately 3.9 miles along the dike trails and the Pintail/Egret Marsh Boardwalk.
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Pintail Marsh Area
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| Pintail Marsh/Mohoff Pond |
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| Pintail Marsh/Mohoff Pond |
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| Yellow Parentucellia |
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| Wild Teasel |
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| Thistle |
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| Slender Tarweed |
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| Broadleaf Arrowhead |
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| Cattail |
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| Cedar Waxwing |
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| Wild Carrot |
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Eagle Marsh Area
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Eagle Marsh - Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
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| Eagle Marsh |
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| Swallows |
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| Canadian Geese |
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| Canadian Geese |
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| beaver |
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Have a blessed week!
