Species Spotlight: Red-tailed Hawk
During spring, watch for their impressive aerial courtship displays: pairs spiraling together, talons briefly clasped, then tumbling toward earth before separating.
November 4, 2025
Post Fire Restoration on Hart Mountain NAR
Recently, Hart Mountain NAR engaged in a major spraying effort on 51,000 acres aimed at controlling invasive plants, primarily cheatgrass and medusahead. Herbicide choice and dosages were carefully calibrated to target the specific problems of certain areas.
November 3, 2025
Hope in the High Desert
In this absence of the symphony of bird song, the flight speckled sky, the waters swirling with paddling, dabbling, plummeting divers, and trees ornamented by a rainbows coloring of birds, I understood these species are not just visiting.
November 3, 2025
There’s Something About Malheur
It is because of my experiences through Friends of Malheur-as a Volunteer, I have come to know and appreciate this unique and important part of our state, and also its significance in the greater ecosystem. I have had opportunities to get to know the people and community of Burns and the surrounding area. It is more important than ever to see and experience people whose lives are different from our own and find what we have in common.
November 3, 2025
President’s Message; November 2025
The most immediate question, of course, focuses on when our political system will finally find a way to move beyond the government shutdown that has seen almost all of the refuge’s staff locked out and prevented from working since October 1st. How much longer can this go on?
November 3, 2025
