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Description:
Bear Valley NWR was established in 1978 to protect a major night roost site for wintering bald eagles. The refuge consists of 4,200 acres, primarily of old growth ponderosa pine, incense cedar, and white and Douglas fir. These mature stands of trees have open branching patterns of large limbs which allow easy eagle access and can support many birds. Located on a northeast slope, the roost also shelters these raptors from the harsh and prevailing winter winds. In recent years, as many as 300 bald eagles have used the roost in a single night. Bear Valley NWR also serves as a nesting habitat for several bald eagle pairs.To reduce disturbance to the birds, Bear Valley Refuge is closed to all public entry except for walk-in deer hunting before November 1. Directions:
From Klamath Falls travel south on Interstate 97 to Worden, Oregon. Turn west on the Keno-Worden Rd. and south on gravel road immediately upon crossing the railroad tracks to view the early morning fly-out of wintering bald eagles and other raptors from their Bear Valley roost.
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