Friends of Deer Flat News

  • Read our Latest Newsletter

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    We are pleased to share our Spring 2024 newsletter with all of you (see attached). We know you will enjoy it! 

  • Idaho Gives April 29 – May 2, 2024

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    It’s Idaho Gives, so the time to give is now. Our goal is 50 individual donors, but we need your support. Please join me in helping Friends of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge as they strive to protect and nurture the wildlife and habitats within Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge while providing opportunities for the surrounding communities…

  • Idaho Gives is Opportunity to Help the Friends of Deer Flat

    Idaho Gives is Opportunity to Help the Friends of Deer Flat

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    Link to Donate via Idaho Gives: https://www.idahogives.org/search?query=Friends+of+Deer+Flat+&location=&tag_id=&button=

  • Bittern, Herons and Egrets at Deer Flat NWR

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    These species are generally categorized as large “Wading Birds.” They have long legs, long necks and long stout bills for stalking and catching food in shallow water. Graceful crests and plumes adorn the heads of some species in breeding season. At Deer Flat NWR the Great Blue Heron is the most common of these species,…

  • Friends of Deer Flat Brochure & Membership

    Friends of Deer Flat Brochure & Membership

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    We invite you to review the Friends of Deer Flat brochure.   Please consider joining the Friends by filling out the appropriate information provided in the brochure (download PDF file below–labelled as “Newsletter” ) and submitting it to the indicated address. Friends Membership provides you with: Seasoal newsletter and updates about refuge events and programs…

  • Friends FY2022 Annual Report (October 1, 2022)

    Friends FY2022 Annual Report (October 1, 2022)

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    The Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge operate under a Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  Under this agreement the Friends are required to file a report of their activities each year.  We invite you to review our latest report.  We think you will find it interesting.  Any comments you might have…

  • The Eastern Fox Squirrel at Deer Flat NWR

    The Eastern Fox Squirrel at Deer Flat NWR

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    by Bob Christensen My observations:  I have regularly observed Eastern fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) in the riparian (or lakeside) cottonwood forests surrounding Lake Lowell.  Most often, I have watched these furry arboreal rodents scurrying along the branches and up and down the tree trunks; or perched high above while chattering their displeasure at my intrusion…

  • Refuge Volunteer Newsletter

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    To view the most current Volunteer Newsletter and current volunteer opportunities. Click on the link below: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Deer_Flat/what_we_do/get_involved/Volunteering.html

  • Winter Bird Feeding

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    Another winter bird-feeding season is underway at Deer Flat NWR.  “Thank you” to Mike Ferdinand of our board for keeping the birds fed during this second Covid 19 winter shutdown.  We also want to acknowledge our friends from the Southwestern Idaho Birders Association for their annual cash donation to help us purchase bird seed and…

  • A Warm Welcome to our Website!

    A Warm Welcome to our Website!

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    We’re excited to be online with the Friends website! By exploring the main tabs you’ll be able to learn about our organization as well as find out the latest news and information about Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge! Stay tuned to this website for updates.  Send your comments or questions to Friendsofdfwr@gmail.com.  

  • New Weather Station at Deer Flat NWR

    New Weather Station at Deer Flat NWR

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    We are excited to introduce our new weather station at the Refuge.  Please check out the link below for up-to-date weather conditions at the Refuge visitor center, located on the south shore of Lake Lowell, Canyon County, Idaho. https://dashboard.ambientweather.net/devices/public/85eaea2c0f5f6f78edad218bd824ff65

  • Raptors of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

    Raptors of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

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    by Bob Christensen Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge provides excellent habitat for a variety of raptors (predatory birds).  Two of the more abundant  raptor species on the refuge are the red-tailed hawk  and American kestrel, both which not only nest, but also are readily observed spending the winter months foraging in habitats around the perimeter…

  • Owls of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

    Owls of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

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    Owls of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge by Bob Christensen Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge provides diverse habitats for several owl species. Those which regularly nest on the refuge are:  the barn owl, western screech-owl, great horned owl, and long-eared owl.  Other species which are more rarely observed include:  the flammulated owl, snowy owl, northern…

  • Sagebrush Steppe Restoration Project – Update

    Sagebrush Steppe Restoration Project – Update

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    On  Friday & Saturday, October 21st and 22nd, 2022, Over 70 Volunteers Helped Plant Over 1,240 Shrub Seedlings On the Sagebrush Steppe Restoration Project Site Just South & West of the Refuge Visitor Center. This was the Fifth Planting Season. Prior to planting, refuge staff used their Skid-Steer to pre-auger (6” diameter) the planting holes. …

  • Bald Eagle Nesting Activities

    Bald Eagle Nesting Activities

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    Did you know that there are two pairs of bald eagles that nest on the Refuge at Lake Lowell?  In past years, the Friends have sponsored (along with partners: Deer Flat National Wildlife the Refuge and the Peregrine Fund) the installation of wildlife cameras at these nests.  The cameras documented the nesting activities of the…

  • Friends Celebrated 10-Year Anniversary in 2016

    Friends Celebrated 10-Year Anniversary in 2016

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    Amazingly, the Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge has officially been a Non-profit organization for over 10 years.  The time has rushed by for those of us who have been actively involved in Friends activities and events during these productive years. Some of you came and joined in our 10-year anniversary events (see adjacent photos) on May…

  • The Nature Store at the Refuge Is Currently OPEN again.

    The Nature Store at the Refuge Is Currently OPEN again.

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    ANNOUNCEMENT:  Starting in 2017, all members of the Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge have enjoyed 10% off of all merchandise purchased in the “The Grebe” nature store.  Just present your membership card to access this membership benefit.  –  –  –  – In the store you can find nature identification guides,  ball caps, earrings, histories…

  • Past Newsletters

    Past Newsletters

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    Here are some recent newsletters from the Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge. The newsletter is published as part of your Friends of Deer Flat annual membership.  ENJOY!! https://www.friendsofdeerflat.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Fall-2022-Newsletter-Final.pdf Summer-2022-Newsletter-Final.pdf Fall-2020-Newsletter_Final-2.pdf The-Grebe-Newsletter-April-2020.pdf https://www.friendsofdeerflat.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Grebe-Newsletter_Fall-2019.pdf The Grebe Newsletter – Summer 2019 – Final PDF 6.28.19 The Grebe Newsletter – Spring 2019 – Final PDF 3.8.19 The Grebe…

  • Pollinator Garden Engraved Bricks

    Pollinator Garden Engraved Bricks

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    Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge are selling engraved bricks to help support the many activities at the Refuge. Your brick will be made a permanent part of the Pollinator Garden located just behind the Refuge Visitor Center.Whether you are honoring a friend or family member, or celebrating aspecial occasion, our engraved bricks make a…