So, as it were, on the evening of August 22nd 50 people gathered at Sod House Ranch for the annual Malheur After Dark event featuring a night sky with a Black Moon. Attendees of all ages came from as close as the Narrows or Double O Rd and as far flung as Portland and Boise.
But they are creatures of basins in the Interior West, occupying streams, rivers and lakes from western Montana to eastern Oregon and northeastern California.
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
