
2026 Shorebird Survey Opportunities
Each year, we rely on volunteers to help with surveys. We accept volunteers of any skill level, pairing newer volunteers/bird identifiers with more experienced folks.

Each year, we rely on volunteers to help with surveys. We accept volunteers of any skill level, pairing newer volunteers/bird identifiers with more experienced folks.

These community science opportunities in the Harney Basin and more specifically at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge are as abundant as the birds and YOU can help.

This year, 14 field birders enjoyed near record breaking warm temperatures and mostly clear skies all day, with gorgeous views of the Steens mountains and Frenchglen cliffs to the west where golden eagles were already checking out nest sites for breeding season, just months away.

Written by Teresa ‘Bird’ Wicks, Eastern Oregon Biologist for Bird Alliance of Oregon Cover photo of an ARU in Silvies Flood Plain by Teresa ‘Bird’ Wicks While most people are

It is a way of giving back to this place that gives us so much in the way of creative inspiration, personal reflection, and of course feeding our curiosity and wonder of the natural world.