Malheur NWR

[RichS]

My wife and I made a drive to Las Vegas. On the way we spent a day at Malheur NWR near Burns, Oregon. Many creatures were viewed, although it is extremely dry and areas which were large shallow lakes as recently as two years ago had pronghorns roaming them now.
Bullock's oriole

Yellow Warbler- took forever to get this shot. Little birds just don't sit still.

California Quail

Belding's Ground Squirrel


American Avocet

Willet

Great Egret

 

[clarkman]

Some of the best birding around...especially for the casual birder...now's the time! better take your deet too!