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Rick Reynolds

Rick Reynolds came to Oregon in 2001 for what was to be a temporary stay, but got too attached to leave. Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of this state and the creative people who live here, Rick recently founded ShareOregon, a free site that makes it easy to browse or post the best of Oregon, from unforgettable experiences to upcoming events, classes and more.

Bird Watching at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

June 6, 2016
Eastern Oregon's Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is famous for migratory birds. My wife Krista and I loved our recent bird watching trip to the refuge just south of Burns. During a long weekend in early May, we spotted more than 90 species of gorgeous birds, including great horned owls, burrowing owls, short-eared owls, sandhill cranes, golden eagles,… More
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