The Great Basin Society dba The Malheur Station is a not-for-profit education and research center located in southeastern Oregon. It is dedicated to the concept of lifelong learning with an emphasis on and about the Northern Great Basin Region. Studies include Astronomy, Birding, Botany, Cultural History. Geology, Music, Natural History, Ornithology, The Visual Arts, Writing, and Zoology. In operation since 1971 guests include individuals, families, scientific organizations, scouts, k-12 schools, national history organizations, outdoor groups, and colleges and universities. Facilities include a range of lodging options, a wonderful seasonal food service, a national history museum, classrooms and an informative bookshop.
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August 14, 2025Camper46255247260Birders bucket list
Always a great time birding here. Wonderful spot for vagrants and the feeders never disappoint. Definitely worth going out of your way for a visit.
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October 18, 2024OceansideTina
Informative and good bird sightings
This is a beautiful wildlife refuge with many birds around. The refuge also has a museum, gift shop and wonderful group of stuffed birds and, rodents and some insects. So informative and a pretty setting.
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September 18, 2024beerobin
Love this place
Terrific volunteers! They could spot birds, ID, give tips on where to find them in the area. Retired biologists, science types with broad range of knowledge. Early morning like 6:30 to 8am are best but I still saw a lot later though quieter. covered picnic tables provided shade for nature journalling, writing, visiting. Very clean bathrooms and tables. Great gift/book shop. Lovely old buildings, lots of history on the area. Variety of trees provide shade and habitat. Best time of year are May, June (mosquitoes), September
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July 17, 2024Idahogoldman
Abundant wildlife
The refuge is very big and full of birds, and animals of many types and sizes. I saw more deer, marmots, weasels, owls, hawks, and birds of all types than I have witnessed in a long time. The white-faced ibis population numbers in the thousands. It is well worth spending several days photographing and exploring. The people at the Headquarters are very knowledgeable and helpful.
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June 13, 2024W1ntersunBest to go December through March
Very little bird life remaining. We did find a few species at the visitor center but driving the auto loops we saw primarily redwinged blackbirds. There were ibis flying overhead but we never saw any on the ground.