Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a small, long-legged owl with big personality and a lifestyle unlike any other North American owl. Instead
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Rick Vetter Long-eared owls are cryptic nocturnal hunters, found year-round at Malheur Refuge but seldom encountered. Named for the prominent tufts of feathers on their
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.
In flight, the contrast between dark flight feathers and pale underwings is distinctive.
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
