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The Nature of Bend

Welcome to eagle, big pine, juniper and sagebrush country!

Central Oregon has the perfect habitat for eagles and other natural treasures. Here are some sites to check out the local flora and fauna. The American bald eagleโ€”once almost extinct in this part of the U.S.โ€”has returned, and can be seen just about any place in the state. There are now over 400 active nests […]

Posted inOutside

Woodpeckers of North America

Present-day birders will certainly recall the name, Roger Tory Peterson, as the leader in nature field guides. It isn’t just birds that made up his list of interests, but subjects covering a wide area of natural history, from birds to edible plants. Today, the Peterson Field Guides continue to proliferate, and thanks to local birder, […]

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