Photo Gallery: Baby’s First Wildlife Refuge!
While bird migration in spring and fall is rightfully renowned here, one must-see event in the summer is the abundance of new life, born and raised right on the Refuge.
June 27, 2025
Species Spotlight: Swainson’s Hawk
In flight, the contrast between dark flight feathers and pale underwings is distinctive.
June 27, 2025
Species Spotlight: Northern Harrier
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photos by Dan Streiffert and Peter Pearsall The Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius) is a commonly encountered bird of prey found across North America, recognizable by its owl-like
May 30, 2025
Species Spotlight: Short-eared Owl
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photos by Dan Streiffert and Peter Pearsall The short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, found across North and
April 30, 2025
Aerial Sage-Grouse Surveys in Harney County
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photos by Skyler Vold, ODFW Sage-Grouse Conservation Coordinator In early April 2025, a crew from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) conducted aerial sage-grouse surveys via
April 30, 2025
