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December 2019
Burns/Hines CBC
There are options for hiking and/or driving. It is generally cold and often snowy. The count averages 55 species, but have reached 65-70 species! The Burns count holds the world record for California quail, with over 10,000 within Burns city limits! Join us for the annual post-count tally meeting, over dinner and award ceremony for numerous categories following the Burns-Hines count on Monday Dec 16th! You can also do a feeder count from the warmth of your home and still join us for the award ceremony and dinner! Field counts have an 18 participant maximum. To join us or for more information contact Coordinators: Rick Vetter cell 541-589-2230 Joan Suther cell 541-589-1087 Email cotingas@gmail.com
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The crew will meet at P Ranch on the Refuge. Teams will be assigned routes that have both hiking and/or driving options. It is generally cold and often snowy. This count averages 55 species, but have reached 65-70 species! This field counts has an 18 participant maximum. To join us or for more information contact Coordinators: Rick Vetter cell 541-589-2230 Joan Suther cell 541-589-1087 Email cotingas@gmail.com
Find out more »January 2020
Bat Box Install – Weekend Work Party
Volunteers will work together to install up to 10 bat boxes across the Refuge from Headquarters to P Ranch. Volunteers will need to be comfortable with hand tools and ladders. Housing is available at P Ranch. Campers/Trailers welcome. To learn more about these boxes and the young man who built them read This Article. Sign up HERE.
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Youth and families are invited to come participate in the 120th Christmas Bird Count (for Kids), a National Community Science project. Participants are encouraged to form their own teams, or come prepared to join a team. Expert birders will be available to teams. Lunch and hot cocoa provided. 9:00 - 10:00 AM Binocular Boot Camp; Harney County Library 10:00 - 12:00 PM Team Bird Counts; Burns/Hines, routes provided 12:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch and Count Summary; TBD To learn more…
Find out more »August 2020
Friends Virtual Gathering
The Friends of Malheur NWR's annual gathering is going virtual! As part of our Harney@Home campaign and in celebration of Malheur NWR we are bringing you a full week of events designed to engage and entertain you, our Friends!
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