We proceeded to the south end of Malheur and stayed in the thriving metropolis of Frenchglen, population 8. Very cute hotel.

We started by looking for the Virginia Rail.  This is all I saw at first: his reflection while hiding in the bushes Reflection of a hiding Virginia Rail Then a peek-a-boo look at him in the bushes Virginia Rail hiding in the shadow Finally he came out into the open Virginia Rail Second, we got to see a pheasant. Really beautiful birds. Pheasant

There were lots of Black-necked Stilt Black-necked Stilt And Northern Harrier building their nests Northern Harrier carrying nesting material Ruddy Ducks in their breeding plumage Ruddy Duck in breeding plumage Redheads Redheads And last, but not least, very cute ground squirrels Belding's Ground Squirrel