A dramtic shot by Finley and Bohlman of a dead Western Grebe in front of its nest and eggs in an effort to end plume hunting at Malheur Lake. Finley and Bohlman were later successful in ending plume hunting at Malheur when it became a bird refuge in 1908. Subjects: History; Habitat conservation; Birds; Migratory birds; Photography; Wildlife refuges; Waterfowl. Location: Oregon. Fish and Wildlife Service Site: MALHEUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. Collection: Birds and Bird Management; Wildlife and Endangered Species; Wildlife Refuges.

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Keywords: birds, conservation, habitat, history, migratory, photography, refuges, waterfowl, wildlife