Spring bird walk May 11 at Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

www.brainerddispatch.com— Those participating should wear walking shoes and bring binoculars. All birding levels are welcome, no experience is necessary, and binoculars are available to borrow.

MYHIGHPLAINS—US Fish and Wildlife Service to add up to 700,000 acres to Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced that a plan was finalized for expanding the acquisition boundary for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge by up to 700,000 acres to support native and migratory species such as the sandhill crane, the pronghorn and lesser prairie chicken.

KGBT—Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge temporarily closed due to bees. ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge will be closed due to a risk of multiple beehives in the area. According to the refuge, the bees are causing high activity and threatening visitors on the trails. "Based on our experience, the bees need some time to re-adjust to their new location," Santa []

KTVZ—Winter Weather Advisory issued May 3 at 8:20PM PDT until May 5 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR. Winter Weather Advisory: Ochoco-John Day Highlands until May 04 at 5:33 AM