Farewell to Jeff Mackay, Project Leader at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
After an almost 40-year career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Malheur Refuge Project Leader Jeff Mackay is retiring on May 31, 2023.
May 4, 2023
Observations from Malheur Lake
As we slowly drift into spring, with winter dragging its heavy feet, migratory birds of the Pacific Flyway are feeling the Zugunruhe which drives them north from their southern wintering grounds. Southern Oregon and Northeastern California, collectively known as the SONEC wetland region, is a favorite spring staging ground of many migratory birds.
April 5, 2023
Exceptional Snowpack in Harney County
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Peter Pearsall Winter at Malheur Refuge this year has been something else—and it’s not yet over. The snow-moisture equivalent for Harney County is at nearly
April 1, 2023
Refuge System Rebranding Effort
Refuge System Rebranding Effort By Janelle Wicks/ Photos by USFWS Are you familiar with Puddles, the Blue Goose? Do you know the flying goose and jumping fish shield? What is
February 11, 2023
First Ever Ceremonial Deer Hunt at Malheur Refuge
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photos by Leland Dick In October 2022, members from the Burns Paiute Tribe participated in the first-ever ceremonial mule deer hunt at Malheur Refuge, in the Buena
January 6, 2023
