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
Species Spotlight: Cooper’s Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk
Both species have adapted to urban and suburban environments and are frequently seen at backyard bird feeders, where they hunt songbirds.
March 28, 2025
Species Spotlight: Great Horned Owl
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is one of the largest and most widespread owls in the Americas. Known for its distinctive ear
February 28, 2025
Species Spotlight: Golden Eagle
The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the largest and most powerful birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. With eyesight four to eight times better than that of
January 30, 2025
