
A Word from Our President 6.1.2023
I’ve been birding far from home lately in a place that nevertheless felt very familiar. Let me explain.

I’ve been birding far from home lately in a place that nevertheless felt very familiar. Let me explain.

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.

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.

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

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.