Nyjer seeds were called ‘thistle seeds’ in North America by companies marketing bird seed. In North America, it is common knowledge amongst birders that all finches – especially goldfinches – eat thistle seeds right off the seed heads in meadows, prairies, and grasslands.
On May 20, the Otley Ranch team and refuge staff moved 225 head of cattle, including bulls, cows, and calves, to Lava Beds Field. The move marked an important milestone for the project, bringing livestock into the study area for the first time under the virtual fencing system.
Early follow-up checks were encouraging.
The contest showcased the creativity of local youth and celebrated the beauty of birds and wildlife through student artwork displayed throughout the festival.
Something to consider before you purchase a special bluebird feeder and keep a supply of mealworms on hand – do you actually have bluebirds in your neighborhood?
Written by Tara Thissell, Department of the Interior Public Affairs Specialist Photo by Ian Snyder, FOMR Technician Each spring, migratory birds pass through the Harney Basin in striking numbers,
