Over 600 species of birds have been identified in the Great Basin, and with the loss of terminal lake wetlands and habitats, we need to know more than ever the factors impacting the birds’ success.
Our hour-long lesson begins with a discussion of migrating birds such as sandhill cranes, snow geese and pintail ducks.
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
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
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.
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