Crane’s are on their way!
Written by Gary Ivey PhD Photo of ‘Oak and Sara’ by Bob Steelquist Greater Sandhill Cranes begin returning to Malheur Refuge in mid-February. Some of the early arrivals are...
Volunteer Birding!
These community science opportunities in the Harney Basin and more specifically at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge are as abundant as the birds and YOU can help.
Comprehensive Conservation Plan Kick-off Meeting
In the words of retired wildlife biologist, Rick Roy, looking at the CCP for the Refuge is very much like asking “What do you want to be when you...
Species Spotlight: Golden Eagle
The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the largest and most powerful birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. With eyesight four to eight times better than that...
Water Update: Late January 2025
A recent period of above-average temperatures in late December/early January, combined with rain, have melted snow at lower elevations of the Refuge, swelling the Blitzen River. “Normally in winter, the...
Species Spotlight: Rough-legged Hawk
Rough-legged hawks (Buteo lagopus) are known as such because of their feathers which extend down the legs all the way to their toes, one of only three North American...
Joining the Refuge CBC!
In December we had the opportunity to be part of the Refuge Christmas Bird Count (CBC). We were stationed for three nights at the historic P Ranch with Rick Vetter and...
Malheur NWR 2024 CBC Recap
This year, 14 field birders enjoyed near record breaking warm temperatures and mostly clear skies all day, with gorgeous views of the Steens mountains and Frenchglen cliffs to the...
Conservation Pruning Update
Over the past 4 years Jon and Karen from Prunus have been helping the refuge to manage aging trees near headquarters and other high traffic areas. The objective of...
A Refuge Reflection & Thank You
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Friends of Malheur NWR for their tremendous support, which has been instrumental in helping us achieve our monitoring and...
