Information About Wildlife Viewing In Burns, Oregon
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Burns, Oregon
Includes Hines, Lawen, Riley, Buchanan, and Silvies
Wildlife Viewing

Beulah Reservoir - Mammals
The reservoir is nestled in Agency Valley on the North Fork of the Malheur River in Oregon, almost filling the small triangular valley. A wide variety of migrating waterfowl use the reservoir in conjunction with the heavy use by Canada geese. Mule deer and elk are also present in the area. The reservoir is 1,900 acres with Dolly Varden, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Guests may swim, water ski, tube, jet ski, or just take the boat out for a cruise.

Malheur National Wildlife Refuges - Bird Watching
This refuge was established in 1908, is located in southeastern Oregon on the northern edge of the Great Basin. It is adjacent to the newly established Steens Mountain Wilderness, with the Wild and Scenic Donner and Blitzen (thunder and lightning) River flowing into the refuge at its southern boundary. Facilities are not provided.

Steens Mountain Wilderness - Wildlife Viewing In Wilderness Areas
This is a 30-mile long fault block mountain. Today the mountain rises to an elevation of 9,773 feet. Rock climbing is popular among this area. Facilities are not provided.

Unity Forest State Scenic Corridor - Bird Watching
The corridor is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Elk, mule deer, antelope, cougar, bobcat and black bear can be seen along this stretch. The forest is heavily treed with ponderosa pine. The pine trees stretch feet upon feet making wildlife watching that much more interesting. Not only can these mammals be spotted in the corridor, but different sorts of birds make their home here as well.
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