Summer Lake Trumpeter Swan Release Event
A large release of 25 juvenile trumpeter swans took place at Summer Lake Wildlife Area on June 29th to further the goals of the Oregon Trumpeter Swan Project.
July 31, 2024
Year 3 of Passive Acoustic Monitoring
In 2021, we partnered with the refuge and Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative partners to pilot an effort using autonomous recording units (ARU) to expand monitoring efforts in the Harney Basin.
July 31, 2024
Tribal Stewards 2024 Wrap-Up
The 2024 Tribal Stewards have finished their six-week summer fieldwork program. The six-person crew, all members of the Burns Paiute Tribe, participated in conservation work at Malheur National Forest, Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
July 31, 2024
Species Spotlight: Wood Duck
Wood ducks are commonly found in wooded swamps, marshes, and along streams and rivers with abundant riparian vegetation. They prefer shallow waters with plenty of cover from shrubs and trees. They are also known to inhabit human-made ponds and lakes.
July 31, 2024
Color Palettes of Malheur NWR
Images of Malheur NWR and the flora and fauna that are found there can evoke deep feelings of inspiration, admiration, or even nostalgia. We feel fortunate to be a conduit between Malheur NWR and the people who are moved by its majesty.
July 30, 2024
