The Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Complex, stretching from the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge to the north and the Tulelake National Wildlife Refuge to the south, provides more than 200,000 acres of habitat. The basin is home to the largest concentration of wintering Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states – typically numbering 500 to 700 eagles each year. Colder weather brings flocks of waterfowl through the area and many stay for the winter. In addition, water is flooded onto fields driving out rodents. As a result the smorgasbord is open for bald eagles, golden eagles, hawks and raptors of all kinds.

A popular attraction is the “Bear Valley Fly Out.” The 4,200-acre Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge is really a mountain, covered with old growth pine and fir forests. Several pairs of bald eagles nest there and as many as 300 have been counted roosting there in one night.

Another great spot to photograph eagles is Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. Gray Lodge's diversity and location along the Pacific Flyway make it a haven for wildlife. Surrounded by miles of rich agricultural lands, the approximately 9,100-acre area is managed for the wildlife that call Gray Lodge home for all or part of the year. Reflective ponds, grassy fields and wooded riparian areas provide food, water and shelter for more than 300 species of resident and migrant birds and mammals.