In response to several requests about recent info on Malheur, I am providing the following. I drove down on 4/23 and back on 4/26 and had a great trip, highlights being Greater Sage Grouse at the lek, Burrowing Owl, big mixed flock of Snow and Ross' Geese, Golden Eagle, quite a few Sand Hill Cranes spread out over the area, American Avocets, Long-billed Curlews and Black-necked Stilts, plus a badger. I will forward a trip report to the three individuals who requested info on Malheur yesterday and anyone else who wants one (it has some worthwhile locating information). My wife and I have stayed at the Diamond Hotel in the past and found it a pleasant experience. On this last trip I camped out at Paige Springs which was a bit nippy (in the 20's one night) and crowded with the opening of fishing season (it may have thinned out by now) but worthwhile.
Happy birding,
Jud Scovill
Green Lake neighborhood of North Seattle