Freshwater Mussel Surveys at Malheur NWR
The Malheur NWR is home to all three of our native mussel species, making it an especially exciting place to survey.
October 4, 2023
Volunteer’s Reflection on IWJV Shorebird Survey
We set out along the Blitzen River, and soon we were in the vast expanse of the lake with birds EVERYWHERE! The idea of “counting” seemed comical. How do you count what must have been thousands of birds rising from the lake, circling, shifting?
August 31, 2023
2023 Intermountain West Shorebird Survey
These surveys correlate with spring and fall migration and are conducted in a short window of time to reduce the likely hood of double-counting shorebirds as they migrate.
August 31, 2023
2023 Wildlife Internship; Veda’s FINAL Update!
During these last few weeks, my main duties have included conducting submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) surveys and duck banding.
August 29, 2023
2023 Wildlife Internship; Veda’s August Update!
July has been a rewarding month. As mentioned in my previous update, Lin (the Portland Audubon intern) and I had the opportunity to travel to Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Idaho.
August 2, 2023
