I went down to the Canal Road Wildlife Area yesterday to look for a rare plant that grows in the area.  I didn't find it, but the whole area was teeming with life.  The wild horse band was out in the field owned by Cowlitz County.  I could see one new white foal from this spring.  Summer resident birds are abundant, including several types of swallows.  I heard marsh wrens and common yellowthroats, saw a bald eagle, and startled a bullfrog.   Its a fun little nook to do some bird watching, catch a few photos of the wildl horses, or bring a kayak or canoe for a trip through the canals.

The Canal Road wildlife area is reached via Sightly Rd, which is across from Drews grocery.  Follow it to the sharp corner, turn right, and stay straight at the next corner.  As the road narrows, and you aproach wetlands, the Wildlife area is on both sides of the road.  Park by the gate and walk back along the road with your binoculars or fishing pole.