An Avian Oasis

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Badger

Badger

Badgers are generally nocturnal, but, in remote areas with no human encroachment, they are routinely observed foraging during the day. They prefer open areas with grasslands, which can include parklands, farms, and treeless areas with crumbly soil and a supply of rodent prey.

Badgers are born blind, furred, and helpless. Their eyes open at four to six weeks.

Latin name: Taxidea taxus

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Durlin Hicock, Alice Elshoff Award winner

Durlin Hicock, Alice Elshoff Award winner

“Protecting public land is part of my spiritual being. It’s central to my identity to be in wilderness and to see it protected.” Durlin is proud to protect public lands for future generations, saying, “The highlight of my childhood was our family’s weekend outdoor trips. I look forward to my grandchildren having similar experiences outside in their lifetimes, and it wouldn’t be possible without ONDA.”

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Author: Scott Donahue  |  Published: May 23, 2018  |  Category: Species Spotlight Every year, dozens of beloved bird species migrate from their part-time homes around the world back to the […]

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Observing Raptors

Author: Craig Miller  |  Published: November 27, 2023  | Category: Species Spotlight This article originally appeared in The Source on November 22, 2023. Where, when and how to see birds […]

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An Avian Oasis

By on May 17, 2024 | Posted in: Species Spotlight

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From Washington, D.C., to the Canyons of the Owyhee

By on May 8, 2024 | Posted in: Look Back

Author: Karly Foster  |  Published: May 7, 2024  | Category: Look Back From the nation’s capital to its rugged canyons and surging waters, ONDA traversed the country advocating for the […]

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Revisiting Pine Creek Conservation Area

By on April 18, 2024 | Posted in: Coming Up

Author: Gena Goodman-Campbell  |  Published: April 18, 2024  | Category: Coming Up This article originally appeared in the Spring + Summer 2024 Desert Ramblings Bringing new restoration methods to a […]

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Species Spotlight: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

By on April 10, 2024 | Posted in: Species Spotlight

Author: Scott Bowler  |  Published: April 10, 2024  | Category: Species Spotlight  This article originally appeared in the Spring + Summer 2024 Desert Ramblings Paragon of adaptation and legacy of […]

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Women of the Owyhee

By on March 6, 2024 | Posted in: Profile

Author: Karly Foster  |  Published: March 6, 2024  |  Category: Profile Dive into a journey of empowerment and inspiration as we celebrate Women’s History Month with profiles on the remarkable […]

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Making a Plan for the Owyhee Canyonlands

By on March 4, 2024 | Posted in: Deep Dive

The Owyhee Canyonlands is a national treasure, featuring miles upon miles of deep rugged canyons and rolling sagebrush grasslands that support a rich diversity of wildlife and feature some of […]

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Securing Historic Wildlands Protections in the Owyhee Canyonlands

By on March 4, 2024 | Posted in: Deep Dive

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How-To: Plan a Trip to the Owyhee Canyonlands

By on January 29, 2024 | Posted in: How-To

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Indigenous Advocates Call for Permanent Protection for the Owyhee

By on November 15, 2023 | Posted in: Look Back, Uncategorized

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Bill to Conserve Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands Introduced in Congress

By on June 9, 2023 | Posted in: In the News

Author: Ryan Houston  |  Published: June 9, 2023  | Category: In the News Four years in the making, Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley’s bill could finally deliver protection […]

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