2026 Shorebird Survey Opportunities
Each year, we rely on volunteers to help with surveys. We accept volunteers of any skill level, pairing newer volunteers/bird identifiers with more experienced folks.
February 4, 2026
President’s Message for February 2026
These are admirable goals, but we must make sure that the review process hears from those many of us who care so deeply about places like Malheur.
February 4, 2026
Motus Towers at Malheur Refuge
This system uses antennas to listen for messages from special radio tags that have been attached to wildlife by researchers all over the world. Different size tags can be attached to birds, bats or even insects.
February 2, 2026
Staff Spotlight: Jess Wenick
How did you come to this job? Malheur has been a thread running through my whole career, starting with my first seasonal job on the Refuge as a teenager. Over
February 2, 2026
Species Spotlight: Brewer’s Blackbird
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Peter Pearsall If you’ve ever been in a grocery store parking lot and locked eyes with a glossy black bird strutting like it owns the place, chances
February 2, 2026
