June in Malheur: A time for watching babies
Within 100 yards of the Crane's Nature Center and Shop, where we worked, there were 5 species of birds with moms either sitting on eggs or feeding hatchlings. Those...
Species Spotlight: Gadwall
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photos by Dan Streiffert The gadwall (Mareca strepera) is a medium-sized dabbling duck of shallow freshwater wetlands, marshes, ponds, and lakes with abundant aquatic vegetation. Widespread...
A New Project on The Map: Steens Mountain Pollinat...
Written by Lauren Gramberg, OSU Masters Student This summer, a new pollinator project hit the ground running in the Steens Mountain region, led by Dr. Jim Rivers and Dr....
DarkSky Lighting Compliance Project
We are thrilled to announce that we are the 2024 recipients of the National Wildlife Refuge Association's (NWRA) prestigious O'Brian Prize. This award is distributed annually to one or...
Am. Avocet as Terminal Lake Habitat Indicators
The 2023 Saline Lakes IWAA Bird Movement marking season has been successfully completed, with 60 newly marked avocets joining ten individuals who have returned from last year’s marking of...
Technician Emilee’s July Update
One of my absolute favorite experiences this month was the chance to participate in the snowy plover survey with Teresa and some great volunteers!
President’s Note; June
For the past two years, it has been my honor to serve as president of the Friends of Malheur, a volunteer post that has given me a way to...
Species Spotlight: Northern Shoveler
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photos by Peter Pearsall The Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) is a distinctive and fascinating species of dabbling duck known for its unique spoon-shaped bill, vibrant plumage,...
Tribal Stewards Program 2024: Inter-Tribal Ecologi...
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Sage Brown The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is partnering with the Lomakatsi Restoration Project to lead the Inter-Tribal Ecological Stewardship Training, using public lands...
Smooth Brome Grass Herbicide Treatment and Habitat...
Written by Travis Miller, MNWR Supervisory Ecologist/Photos by Travis Miller The Problem Smooth Brome grass (Bromus inermis) is an exotic invasive perennial grass with an extensive underground system of...
