World-Class Bird-Watching
Bird-Watching in The Klamath Basin
The Klamath Basin offers a rich variety of diverse habitats that makes this area ideal for Birders wishing to catch a glimpse of common and rare birds who frequent this area.
Experience a Birders Paradise on one of our Kayak Tours
The wide variety of diverse habitat that sits between the Cascade Mountain Range and the high deserts of the Great Basin with its rivers, lakes, meadows, coniferous forests, juniper woodlands, sagebrush grasslands, and rocky outcroppings attracts over 350 bird species, up to 80% of all birds in the Pacific Flyway, numbering at times to over a million birds.
There is no bad time of year to see the birds. In the spring the area turns into a rookery with nesting birds in great abundance. In the fall the migrating birds arrive in huge numbers and winter brings the largest concentration of Bald Eagles outside of Alaska.
We offer Guided Kayak Tours on all the major waterways. Viewing the birds from a kayak is an experience you will surely enjoy!
Western Grebe
One of Everyone's Favorite Guided Tours!
Don't Miss Out, Book Early on This Birder's Paradise!
There is no-better way to view the birds at The Wood River Wetlands than with one of our experienced guides on one of our guided kayak tours.
The Upper Klamath Basin sees up to 2/3's of the migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway. The Wood River Wetlands is a major rookery for many different species from waterfowl, heron, eagles, egrets, shorebirds, pelicans, and many many more. You will be amazed at the sounds of all the different species you will hear. If you scroll down you can see a list of birds that has been documented by one of our friends, Dan Mitchell on one of the local waterways, The Williamson River which is only a few miles away. (We also offer guided kayak tours on the Williamson River.)
At The Wood River Wetlands you will also see a variety of wildlife other than the birds. On our tours it is common to see beavers, marmots, raccoons, weasels, turtles and other animals.
Book early for this tour since it is a favorite and fills often.
We offer this 7 days a week. Tours last approximately three hours.
Although the main nesting season is April-June this tour is popular all summer since the birds are always there, except when the wetlands freeze over in the winter.
Different months bring different species.
Easy to moderate paddling.
Experienced Guide, kayaks, and required gear provided.
You can rent binoculars during checkout, if needed.
Hope to see ya there!
A list of birds seen by wildlife photographer Dan Mitchell from his home on The Williamson River. Month seen. X=seen C=common sighting R=rare sight
Come on one of our Guided Kayak Tours and see the birds!
OSPREY
A common site along the waters of The Upper Klamath Basin!