ECBA Member Laurel Collins Wins First Place in OBA Photo Contest

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This photo of White-faced Ibis was taken May 1, 2025, along the Visitor Center Trail at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge while squadrons of Ibis flew to the rising waters of the snow melt fed wetlands to feed and rest in the late afternoon setting sun.

White-faced Ibis, Malheur NWR-Headquarters, OR

Photo Courtesy Laurel Collins

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Announcements

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Announcements

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Announcements, Volunteer Opportunities

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