Soo and I joined a wildlife photography tour to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.  The tour was run by Trogon Tours. It was a first time for both of us to Malheur.  The first few days were spent in the north section. Here are some of my favorite photos:

Burrowing Owl in flight:

Burrowing Owl in flight Sage Thrasher was a life bird for me Sage Thrasher Meadowlarks were everywhere Meadowlark There were still some Sandhill Cranes around. This guy was dancing, but his mate just stood and watched Sandhill Crane

We saw at least 3 Great Horned Owl nests while on the trip Great Horned Owl Swainson's Hawk, another life bird Swainson's Hawk Long-billed Curlew, my first time seeing them up close Long-billed Curlew There were huge flocks of White-faced Ibis, another life bird White-faced Ibis White-faced Ibis Male Northern Harrier, the Grey Ghost.  I have never seen one perched before Male Northern Harrier

Redhead Redhead duck Willet Willet Franklin's Gull Franklin's Gull

Black-necked Stilt Black-necked Stilt Sora Sora Wilson's Snipe Wilson's Snipe My one and only flight shot of the Long-billed Curlew Long-billed Curlew I will get part two of the trip assembled soon (southern section).