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ODLT Sunrise Bird Counts

Oregon Desert Land Trust needs help with sunrise point counts in wet meadows and creeks at Trout Creek Ranch, which lies 40 miles south of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Join in one or both 4-hour surveys to document migratory birds and guide restoration plans across this nearly 17,000-acre private property. ODLT needs 4 more volunteers for each survey.
Photo courtesy of ODLT.
Take a close look! Some familiar folks here from last year’s surveys.

March 21, 2026 Update Report from our Brothers Sage-Grouse Project

In 2025 we were experimenting with different types of crop cover to enhance native seed germination and growth. We put out a black plastic crop cover and plastic perforated trays to see which was more effective for seed germination and growth. Photo by Harry Johnson

Birding by Ear Weekly Walk Returns

It must be spring! To the delight of many local birders, Dave Tracy has once again kicked-off spring by leading the weekly bird walk, BIRDING BY EAR.   Learn to identify the birds you hear, practice your ear-birding skills, or share your talents with others during this weekly walk in the riverside park.  Photo courtesy of Chuck Gates.

Harney County Migratory Bird Festival 2026

Registration is open now!

Garden for Birds

Birds need our help. Habitat loss is the #1 threat facing birds and we can do something about it in our outdoor spaces, gardens, and landscapes. Learn about the GARDEN FOR BIRDS PROJECT from Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Golden Eagle Camera on Whychus Creek

Updates: With our camera running all winter, it was so interesting to see that Rocky and Petra returned to their nest as often as they did.  Following both the faithful and new observers’ comments, feel free to ask questions and learn about these amazing birds.