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 eager
January 31, 2025
Swan Song of 2024
Written by Gary Ivey PhD. Retired Wildlife Biologist Image above of Migration Routes for Malheur swans as of December 2024 Here’s a December 2024 update on the seven Trumpeter Swans marked on
December 26, 2024
Hines Middle School Explores Dark Skies
Harney County just got its 4th SQM up and running thanks to coordination between DarkSky Oregon, Friends of Malheur NWR, and Hines Middle School Science Teacher Katie Sorenson.
October 30, 2024
Malheur After Dark
Settled in and stars out it was finally time for the main event. Amy is a former Interpretive Ranger and brings that level of knowledge, enthusiasm, and professionalism to her programs.
October 2, 2024
Native Fish of Malheur NWR
The native fish in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge have been isolated since the Pleistocene or around 11,000 to 13,000 years ago when glacial lakes subsided in the now closed basin. This provides a significant amount of time for the native fish isolated in these waterways and springs to adapt to the habitat conditions of the area.
August 28, 2024
