Established in 1974, the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is a biologically rich delta formed when the freshwater from the Nisqually River mixes with the saltwater of Puget Sound.
While working in Olympia I had the opportunity to make multiple trips to this amazing place and every time I visited the combination of tidal waters, light, bird life and color was different.
Here are some of my favorite pictures. It’s well worth the visit if you get the chance!
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Spring
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Fall
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Old Barn
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Winter Sunrise
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Nisqually Clouds
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Goslings
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Snow
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High Tide
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Woman in Red
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Seagull and Moon