Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 314 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan among many others. The diverse terrain supports both resident specialties and Pacific Flyway migrants throughout the year.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Ring-necked Pheasant
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Sandhill Crane
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Ferruginous Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
Black-billed Magpie
European Starling
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
Amenities
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