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Oregon's November ballot could have just one measure, and it would ban harming animals
17+ hour, 5+ min ago (1264+ words) by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregonians proposed nearly 90 changes to state law or the Oregon Constitution for the November 2026 ballot, and a dozen of those petitions with priorities ranging from ending mail voting to enshrining civil rights for women…...
Close up and personal with nature: What to expect from visiting the Galapagos | Consumer | centraloregondaily. com
14+ hour, 28+ min ago (844+ words) Sea lion mother with offspring in Santa Fe Island in the Gal'pagos. Giant tortoise in Santa Cruz Island in the Gal'pagos. Hiking on Plaza Sur Island in the Gal'pagos. Blue-footed booby in Espa'ola Island in the Gal'pagos. Mingling with giant…...
What bird is this? These five species are the most likely to be at your feeder
2+ week, 6+ day ago (884+ words) Don't take the birds in your backyard for granted. Beyond eating bugs or invasive plant seeds, backyard birds provide people with joy and wonder, said Geoff Le Baron, Christmas Bird Count director for National Audubon Science." "They're the gateway to…...
Oregon hunting and fishing ban reaches key milestone for ballot consideration
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (530+ words) A controversial Oregon ballot initiative that could criminalize hunting, fishing and some farming practices has collected enough signatures to potentially qualify for the November ballot. Supporters say it strengthens animal cruelty laws, while opponents warn it could devastate rural industr…...
Tiny Crater Lake newt could gain endangered species protections
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (343+ words) Scientists at the Oregon Zoo and High Desert Museum are studying and breeding the last known Mazama newts. The long-term goal is to rebuild the population and return the species to Crater Lake. by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle An…...
Central Oregon libraries now lending trail cameras to wildlife watchers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (332+ words) Central Oregon residents can now borrow trail cameras through local libraries to help document wildlife and contribute to community science. The partnership between ODFW, the High Desert Museum and local libraries aims to connect people with nature while collecting valuable…...
Raptors of the Desert Sky return to High Desert Museum
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (195+ words) Central Oregon Daily Tickets for the Raptors cost $8 on top of the standard entry fee. They fly 4 to 5 birds in any single program. High Desert Museum's soaring raptor show returns for summer in Bend The High Desert Museum is bringing…...
'Raptors of the Desert Sky' at the High Desert Museum | Little Did I Know. .. | centraloregondaily. com
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (34+ words) The High Desert Museum's 'Raptors of the Desert Sky' show runs daily through Sept. 1, thrilling visitors with up-close raptor encounters. The show raises awareness about wildlife conservation and human-nature connection....
High Desert Museum's soaring raptor show returns for summer in Bend
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (348+ words) Tickets for the Raptors cost $8 on top of the standard entry fee. They fly 4 to 5 birds in any single program. BEND, Ore. -- The High Desert Museum is getting ready to open up one of its most popular programs for the…...
Dance distraction allows count of 7 healthy swan eggs at Sunriver Nature Center
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (187+ words) Central Oregon Daily The eggs are expected to hatch around mid-June and the babies are called cygnets. Then they'll be relocated of to different places to learn from other birds learning how to be wild swans. Watch: Sunriver Nature Center…...