Thurs.-Sun. Oct. 23-26, 2014

Every year hundreds of thousands of migrating wildfowl, shorebirds and raptors pass through the great Klamath Basin refuge on the California-Oregon border. This is very wild, open and rugged country. The refuge covers many thousands of acres of marshes, forests and lakes. Fall at Klamath is the greatest spectacle of migrating birds on the West Coast, with the snow-capped peak of Mt. Shasta to the south. A great variety of birds, such as Sandhill cranes, Snow, White-fronted and Ross’ geese, shorebirds, Tundra swans, Gray Jays, ducks of every description, Bald Eagles, owls and many kinds of songbirds. Each day will provide new refuges and opportunitiesto view wildlife and birds. Typical bird species observed are between 70-80. Walking is minimal, on level terrain.Thursday through Saturday accommodations will be in nearby Klamath Falls, Oregon. Tour begins Thurs. afternoon, after check-in, and continues to noon Sunday morning. From the Bay Area drive time is about 6-7 hours, car-pooling recommended. Amtrak service to Klamath Falls and van transportation on site is available. Lodging and travel information provided at time of registration. Cost does not include transportation, lodging or meals.