Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges

Oregon · West

EasyOfficial Site

Habitat

WetlandMarshGrassland

Best Seasons

WinterFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

November-February

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Dawn to dusk daily

About This Location

The Klamath Basin refuges along the Oregon-California border host the largest wintering concentration of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. The basin's wetlands also support one of the largest waterfowl migrations in North America, with millions of ducks and geese passing through.

Location

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Notable Species

Bald Eagle Tundra Swan White-faced Ibis American White Pelican Tricolored Blackbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/4/2026Ankeny NWR--Pintail Marsh1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/4/2026Rivergate Industrial Area1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Enterprise WMA9 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/4/20269312–9398 Farmer Rd, Rickreall US-OR 44.96893, -123.213161 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/4/20269312–9398 Farmer Rd, Rickreall US-OR 44.96893, -123.213161 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/4/20269312–9398 Farmer Rd, Rickreall US-OR 44.96893, -123.213161 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/4/20269312–9398 Farmer Rd, Rickreall US-OR 44.96893, -123.213161 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

3/4/2026Warm Springs Museum2 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

3/4/2026Greenhouse Ln.1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/4/202651 SE Buff St, Madras US-OR 44.62786, -121.128421 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/4/2026Farmer Rd.1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

3/3/20269009 N Oswego Ave, Portland US-OR 45.59231, -122.748165 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/3/2026Putnam's Point1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

3/3/2026Klamath Wildlife Area--Miller Island Unit3 observed

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/3/2026Elvin Goodman Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/3/2026stakeout Summer Tanager (2025), SE Salmon St., Portland1 observed

Band-tailed Pigeon

Patagioenas fasciata

3/3/2026IOOF Cemetery off Coburg Road9 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

3/3/2026stakeout Orchard Oriole, Portland (2026)1 observed

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

3/3/2026Anti Gravity Trail1 observed

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

3/3/2026Anti Gravity Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Rough-legged Hawk

2264–2270 N Pacific Hwy, Rickreall US-OR 44.96672, -123.22648

3/4/2026

1 birds

Anna's Hummingbird

Home/Yard SW Keizer

3/4/2026

1 birds

American Crow

Home/Yard SW Keizer

3/4/2026

2 birds

House Finch

Home/Yard SW Keizer

3/4/2026

4 birds

Spotted Towhee

Home/Yard SW Keizer

3/4/2026

1 birds

Dark-eyed Junco

Home/Yard SW Keizer

3/4/2026

5 birds

Bushtit

Backyard Birding

3/4/2026

1 birds

Lesser Goldfinch

Backyard Birding

3/4/2026

2 birds

Black-capped Chickadee

Backyard Birding

3/4/2026

4 birds

Downy Woodpecker

Backyard Birding

3/4/2026

1 birds

Cackling Goose

Backyard Birding

3/4/2026

7 birds

American Robin

Backyard Birding

3/4/2026

4 birds

Bewick's Wren

Backyard Birding

3/4/2026

2 birds

Ring-necked Duck

Trader Reservoir, Brown's Rd

3/4/2026

26 birds

California Scrub-Jay

Trader Reservoir, Brown's Rd

3/4/2026

2 birds

Canada Goose

Trader Reservoir, Brown's Rd

3/4/2026

2 birds

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Trader Reservoir, Brown's Rd

3/4/2026

2 birds

Mallard

Trader Reservoir, Brown's Rd

3/4/2026

4 birds

Wild Turkey

Trader Reservoir, Brown's Rd

3/4/2026

10 birds

Double-crested Cormorant

Trader Reservoir, Brown's Rd

3/4/2026

1 birds

Birding Tips

1
February hosts the Winter Wings Festival for guided eagle tours
2
Lower Klamath and Tule Lake refuges have the best auto tour routes

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Visitor Center

Auto Tour Route

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges for birding?▼

The best months to visit Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges for birding are November-February. The best seasons are Winter and Fall.

What birds can I see at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges?▼

Notable species at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges include Bald Eagle, Tundra Swan, White-faced Ibis, American White Pelican, Tricolored Blackbird. The area supports wetland, marsh, grassland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges?▼

Birding at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

Is there an entrance fee at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges?▼

There is no entrance fee at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges. Hours: Dawn to dusk daily.

What amenities are available at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges?▼

Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Visitor Center, Auto Tour Route.