For wilderness and wildlife this one can’t be beat! In a nutshell, hundreds of thousands of migrating shorebirds, wildfowl and raptors pass through the Klamath Basin on the California-Oregon border every fall. The refuge, a series of lakes, forests and marshes totaling thousands of acres, is surrounded by wild and rugged country. To top it off, the 12,000- foot snow-capped peak of Mt. Shasta rises above the horizon to the south! All in all, it is one of the greatest spectacles of migrating birds on the West Coast. They include Sandhill cranes, Snow and White-fronted geese, shorebirds, Tundra swans, Gray Jays, ducks of every description, Bald Eagles, several species of owls and many kinds of songbirds. Each day will provide new refuges and opportunities to view wildlife. Typically we observe between 30-40 species per day, 75-85 total. Walking is minimal, on level terrain. A resort in nearby Klamath Falls, Oregon, will provide our accommodations. Tour begins Thurs. afternoon after check-in, and continues through noon Sunday. From the Bay Area drive time is about 6-7 hours, and car-pooling is recommended. Amtrak service to Klamath Falls and van transportation on site is available. Lodging and travel information provided at time of registration. Tour cost does not include transportation, lodging or meals. Spectacular wildfowl, wilderness and landscape photography.