Mahleur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, 1908
One of the crown jewels of the National Wildlife Refuge System, Malheur National Wildlife Refuge protects 187,000 acres of wetlands in southeastern Oregon's high desert. It is adjacent to the Steens Mountain Wilderness, with the Wild and Scenic Donner and Blitzen River flowing into the refuge at its southern boundary.
The refuge is famous for its tremendous diversity and spectacular concentrations of wildlife. Boasting over 320 bird species and 58 mammal species, Malheur is a mecca for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Spring is the most spectacular season at Malheur. More than 130 species of birds nest on the refuge, while other waterfowl using the Pacific Flyway stop at the refuge to refuel for their journey northward. In February, northern pintail and tundra swan begin to arrive, followed by large flocks of lesser and greater sandhill crane, and flocks of snow goose and Ross' goose.
It's another Refuge that I went to several times during the 90's. So, I have photos from several different seasons. Here is a variety of them:
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Great Egret |
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| Hooded Merganser |
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| Mule Deer Buck with Doe |
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| Mule Deer Door with a "nosy" LBB |
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| Northern Pintail |
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| Northern Shoveler (male and female) |
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| Red Tailed Hawk |
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| Ring Necked Pheasant |
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| Rough Legged Hawk |
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| Wood Duck in winter |
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