Spring Shorebird Survey

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge 36391 Sodhouse Ln, Princeton, OR

Spring Shorebird Survey Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and USFWS staff in supporting the regional effort to survey spring migrating shorebirds in the intermountain west. We’ll survey the Silvies Floodplain, […]

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Sandhill Crane Spring Count

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge 36391 Sodhouse Ln, Princeton, OR

Sandhill Crane  Spring Count             Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and USFWS staff in surveying for Sandhill Crane pairs. This survey is part of an effort to reimagine crane monitoring […]

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Malheur Refuge Big Sit

Refuge Headquarters - Malheur National Wildlife Refuge 36391 Sodhouse Ln., Princeton, OR, United States

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and Friends of Malheur for our annual Malheur Big Sit. This is an accessible, inclusive outing and BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and beginning birders and bird-enthusiasts are welcome. Bring chairs, blankets, or whatever your seating preferences are. Participants are encouraged to arrive any time between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and to […]

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Interior Western Snowy Plover Survey

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge 36391 Sodhouse Ln, Princeton, OR

Join Portland Audubon and USFWS staff in surveying for Snowy Plovers and other shorebirds on the playas of the Double O unit of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. These areas are typically closed to the public so this is a great opportunity to see parts of the Refuge that not many people get to see while […]

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Sandhill Crane Pairs and Colts Count

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge 36391 Sodhouse Ln, Princeton, OR

            Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and USFWS staff in surveying for Sandhill Crane pairs and colts. This survey is part of an effort to reimagine crane monitoring at Malheur NWR and to better understand the impacts of invasive monocultures, such as reed canarygrass, on crane territories and reproduction at the refuge. In other words, […]

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