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Raptors are well represented at all elevations in the Klamath Mountains. Many species of hawks course the ridges in search of prey, and golden eagles nest in a few locations. Even bald eagles have been seen in recent years. A few ospreys nest along the rivers, and owls can often be heard at night as high as the red-fir forest.

Literally hundreds of avian species are represented in the Klamath Mountains. If you want to add to your list, pack along a copy of Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds by Roger Tory Peterson, along with a pair of binoculars. You’re sure to find something new with each trip.

Cold-Blooded Animals

Reptiles and amphibians are common in all of the communities, except alpine zones. Various snakes, such as rubber boas, garter snakes, gopher snakes, king snakes, and various water snakes are fairly common in all zones up to the subalpine.

An area with as much water as the Klamath Mountains is bound to be home to a high number of water-loving amphibians. Red-legged and yellow-legged frogs thrive in the wet meadows and ponds in the mixed-conifer forest community. Higher up, you may find tiny tree frogs. An amazing number of salamanders live in damp forest areas up to the subalpine level.