Serenity of White Lake at Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

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Camouflage of Great Horned Owl

The great horned owl is still hanging around the main part of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in perfect camouflage among the dormant trees. While his dead cotton wood tree is now long gone, he’s not far from it. These owls ear tufts are so distinctive. I’ve never heard it call or its deep, stuttering…

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Experiencing New Mexico’s Newest National Wildlife Refuge

Small road-trips can often lead to the best discoveries and first-time memories. A recent quick trip trip to Las Vegas, New Mexico turned out to be a treat in many ways for my friend, Ginny and I. We were meeting with the Friends of Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge to prepare for a grant I’m…

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