The Klamath Basin refuges on the California and Oregon border hold the largest winter concentration of bald eagles in the lower 48 states, with golden eagles hunting the same open country. Auto-tour routes through the wetlands let you watch eagles from the car, drawn by huge numbers of wintering waterfowl. The season peaks in January, when eagles gather in force on the frozen marshes.
The Klamath Basin refuges on the California and Oregon border hold the largest winter concentration of bald eagles in the lower 48 states, with golden eagles hunting the same open country. Auto-tour routes through the wetlands let you watch eagles from the car, drawn by huge numbers of wintering waterfowl. The season peaks in January, when eagles gather in force on the frozen marshes.
Up to 82% sighting chance in Klamath Basin, California and Oregon. Best months: January, February, December.
Bald eagles in the largest winter numbers of the lower 48, plus golden eagles hunting the surrounding open country.
December to February, peaking in January, when wintering waterfowl draw eagles to the refuges in force.
From the wildlife-refuge auto-tour routes, watching from the car across the marshes and fields.
