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Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

We promote conservation and appreciation of natural and cultural resources at Malheur Refuge through education, outreach, advocacy, and on-the-ground stewardship.

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187,757 Acres of Wildlife Habitat

The Refuge is famous for its tremendous diversity and spectacular concentrations of wildlife. With more than 340 bird species and 58 mammal species, Malheur Refuge is a mecca for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Planning to visit Malheur National Wildlife Refuge? Allow us to assist you! Learn more about the history and why it was created in the early 1900s.

Our Work
Past and present

Over the past 20 plus years, our team of volunteers and partners have developed a myriad of projects, programs, and events that have helped enhance one of the crown jewels of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Learn about the Projects, Programs, and Events that we are working on. Join the Friends with volunteer, sponsorship, and giving opportunities.

Latest from Malheur Refuge

Malheur After Dark

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Species Spotlight: Canvasback

Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The distinctive canvasback duck (Aythya valisineria) is North America’s largest diving duck. Adult males have reddish-brown heads, bright red eyes, and long,...

Sod House Ranch is OPEN!

The August Stewardship weekend was a great success! Nine volunteers spend 80+ hours over a day and a half preparing Sod House Ranch for its annual open season and...

Malheur Musings

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Townsend’s solitaires are being seen regularly around Refuge Headquarters of late. These thrushes switch from a predominately insect-based diet in spring and summer to a winter regimen of fruit, including the β€œberries” (actually female seed cones) of juniper. πŸ“Έ: Peter Pearsall #townsendssolitaire #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

Townsend’s solitaires are being seen regularly around Refuge Headquarters of late. These thrushes switch from a predominately insect-based diet in spring and summer to a winter regimen of fruit, including the β€œberries” (actually female seed cones) of juniper. πŸ“Έ: Peter Pearsall #townsendssolitaire #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago

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Such elegant little birds.

I love these birds.

Had one keep us company the whole time in our campsite at Page Springs last week.

Fall colors on Steens Mountain, courtesy mainly of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa), and willow (Salix sp.) πŸπŸ‚ Photos by Alan Nyiri #steensmountain #quakingaspen #fallcolors #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

Fall colors on Steens Mountain, courtesy mainly of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa), and willow (Salix sp.) πŸπŸ‚ Photos by Alan Nyiri #steensmountain #quakingaspen #fallcolors #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #MalheurNationalWildlifeRefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

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Probably our favorite place in Oregon.

We are so fortunate to live in this awesome beautiful state with so much diversity.

Stunning 😍 Love those mountains ❀️

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