Author: Peter Pearsall

Conservation - Wildlife

Keep Your Feeders Clean!

Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo of Townsend’s warbler on suet feeder by Dan Streiffert As the pandemic forces us to spend more time inside our homes, backyard birdwatching is becoming increasingly

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Malheur Refuge History

George M. Benson: Refuge Protector

Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo of George Benson courtesy of USFWS Refuge Headquarters is often the first stop for visitors to Malheur Refuge, and for good reason: The Visitor Center and

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Conservation - Wildlife

Plight of the Monarch

Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Peter Pearsall We Americans consider very few insect species “iconic”—that is, cherished, beloved, recognized by millions across the country. We much prefer to lavish attention

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Visitor Services & Amenities

New Toilets at Malheur Refuge

Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Ed Moulton, Refuge Maintenance Supervisor The unsung heroes at Malheur Refuge are its maintenance staff. These hardworking Refuge employees ensure that roads are kept in

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Science & Education

Senescence

Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Peter Pearsall The verdant meadows, marshes and upland areas of Malheur Refuge, so vibrant in spring and summer, change swiftly to a palette of umber,

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