Central Oregon Wildlife

From large mammals like bears and cougars to tiny hummingbirds and butterflies, the diversity of of wildlife in Central Oregon is amazing. Learn more about the wildlife of our region--and at Land Trust Preserves--in the blog posts below.

The Great Arctic Returns

May 08, 2024

The great arctic (Oeneis nevadensis) butterfly will be back in abundance this year! Learn more about this beautiful native butterfly.

Fish Reintroduction Update 2024

Mar 10, 2024

Learn more about the efforts the Land Trust and our partners have been taking to create a thriving population of spring Chinook and steelhead salmon.

Golden Eagles Nesting for 15th Consecutive Year at Aspen Hollow Preserve

Mar 08, 2024

The Deschutes Land Trust is happy to report the golden eagle nest at Aspen Hollow Preserve is active for the 15th consecutive year!

Western Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Numbers Drop

Feb 10, 2024

Overwintering Western monarch butterfly population numbers are around 233,000, according to the Western Monarch Count.

Fall Wildlife Wanderings

Jan 31, 2024

See what wildlife have been out and about this past fall at Land Trust Preserves!

Skyline Forest + Other Winter Range Closures

Dec 08, 2023

Skyline Forest and other areas in Central Oregon are closed to motorized vehicle access December 1st through March 31st as part of a deer and elk winter range closure.