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Beyond the facade: Malheur’s treasures

This old building may appear dull and pedestrian to some. If you look beyond the peeling paint and overgrown yard, you will experience an environment alive with color and song. This building is one of the dorms at Malheur Field Station located near the headquarters of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.  Birds, and birdwatchers, flock to this oasis in the High Desert of Oregon.

Many people have learned about this area through classes at the field station and visits to the refuge. Stop on by if you are ever in the area!

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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