Photo Story: Moments from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

Written By Ian Snyder

Here are some of my favorite images from my time working at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge during the spring and summer of 2026.

Burrowing Owl perched with a sunset glow in background.

Burrowing Owl Sunset

Short-eared Owl

American Avocet wading in calm water with reflection.

American Avocet

Black Tern in flight over water

Black Terns

Raven & Great Horned Owl

Osprey in flight

Osprey

Black and White image of a coyote on a mud flat.

Coyote in Black & White

Sandhill Crane crouching in early morning light

Sandhill Crane

Silhouette of a Black-crowned Night Heron

Black-crowned Night Heron

Sandhill Crane walking through field with fog lit up by the sunrise.

Sandhill Crane II

11 Great Egrets flying in front of a sunset-lit sky.

Great Egrets

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