On the lookout at wildlife refuge

Karlene and Scott Lusby of Portland share a pair of binoculars Monday, above, as they search for different species of birds and other wildlife at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. A great blue heron, right, also stopped to take a rest at the refuge Monday. Officials closed part of the refuge and canceled a bird hunt last week due to safety concerns connected to the ongoing standoff between armed militants and law enforcement in Southeast Oregon. The Ridgefield refuge has since reopened, and the regular waterfowl hunting schedule has resumed, according to the refuge.