10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Many refuges in this part of the state, like Malheur refuge, Summer Lake Refuge, and Tule lake Refuge all get the lion’s share of acclaim, and publicity, and deservedly so. The other remarkable success story of Hart Mountain is the return of the Desert Bighorn Sheep. The population is now estimated to be at over 500.

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Sheep Oregon Mules Livestock 173

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

In addition to the hundred or so species of birds I regularly find here, there are Desert Foxes, Bobcats, Mountain Lions, Desert Bighorn Sheep and Mule Deer. Despite the eyesore that is this mine, the wildlife continues to thrive in this harsh environment. Here are a few of the birds we spotted last weekend. Black-throated Sparrows.

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Mountain Lions Mules Sheep Lions 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Moments later it came barreling down the cliff in a chase, scattering a herd of Blue Sheep in all directions, however it didn’t seem to reach striking distance of any of them. However, we were somewhat encouraged by spotting at least 10 herds of Blue Sheep (locally known as Bharal) on the slopes around this lower valley.

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Snow Leopard Leopards Hunting Sheep 279

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2020

For starters, the official national animal is the unicorn, a fairy-tale beast chosen by Scottish royalty in the Middle Ages for its reputation as the natural enemy of the lion, the adopted mascot of English kings. Eagle and Lamb by John James Audubon (1785-1851).

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Eagles Lions Hunting Lamb 232

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2020

And, if you have family and friends in Los Angeles County who aren’t birders, then you know that many of them have no idea what riches surround them, except maybe P-22, the well-known urban mountain lion. The book’s goal is to change all that. It’s an excellent resource for family and child-learning adventures.

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Los Angeles 2019 Birds Reptiles 264