Tribal Stewards Returning to Malheur!
If you visit the Refuge this month, you may notice a crew of young adults assisting with lake surveys, harvesting willow for fence repairs, and learning how to conduct bird surveys.
May 28, 2023
Sen. Merkley Recognizes HC Bird Festival
Senator Merkley chose to recognize the Planning Committee for the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival. It was my honor to receive this recognition on behalf of our event’s committee members.
May 4, 2023
2023 Wildlife Biology Internship; Welcome Veda Allen!
Howdy y’all! My name is Veda Allen (pronounced Vey-duh, sort of like Darth Vader), and I am the new Wildlife Biologist Intern at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge with Friends of
May 4, 2023
Bird Festival Youth Art Contest
The youth art contest encourages students from kindergarten through high school to observe, understand, and ultimately share what they have learned about migratory birds. By creating a unique art entry for the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival, the students are provided an opportunity to artistically express their knowledge of the diversity, interdependence, and beauty of wildlife.
May 4, 2023
A Word from Our President 4.3.2023
After a long and quiet winter, the natural world is stirring. Migratory birds – waterbirds and songbirds alike – are surging northward toward their summer breeding grounds after wintering in relatively mild places like California’s Great Central Valley. Some species traveled as far south as Central America to avoid the cold. Throughout April, flocks of numerous species will arrive at Malheur to feed and rest.
April 3, 2023
