Most Likely to be Seen by SeasonSp = Spring S = Summer

F = Fall W = Winter Klamath Wingwatchers, IncP.O. Box 251

Klamath Falls, OR 97601-0359

I wish to join the Klamath Wingwatchers. As a member, I will begin receiving the

Taking Wing newsletter. All membershipsare tax deductible.

MY MEMBERSHIP PLEDGE:

Student/Senior...............$10

Individual.......................$15

Family.............................$25

Business..........................$35

Name: ______________________________

Phone: ______________________________

Email: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________

City: _______________________________

State: ______________ Zip: _____________

Guide toWingwatchersLake Ewauna

Interpretive Trail

This brochure printed in cooperation with SmithBates Marcomm Solutions and

Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc.It was funded by the Klamath County

transient room tax grant program.

Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to public education

regarding Klamath Basin wildlife and wetland habitat and their value as a natural resource,

through scientific, arts and cultural means.

Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc.

www.klamathbirdingtrails.com/Wingwatchers/index.shtml

CRITTERS: (all year round) Beaver (look for toothmarks on trees)Frog (hibernates in W)Garter Snake (hibernates in W)MuskratPond Turtle (hibernates in W)Rock Chuck (hibernates in W, S)Deer, Mule & Black Tailed

BIRDS Blackbird, Red winged, Yellow headed & Brewer’s (Sp, S, F)Brown-headed Cowbird (Sp, S, F)Bufflehead (Sp, S, W)Ceder Waxwings (Sp, F)Chickadee (year round)Coots (Sp, S, F)Cormorant, Double-crested (Sp, S, F)Eagle, Bald (year round, but mostly W)Egret (Sp, S)Goldeneye, Barrow’s & Common (Sp, S, F)Goldfinch, American & Lesser (Sp, S)Grebe, Clark’s & Western (Sp, S)Gull (year round)Hawk, Redtail (year round)Heron, Black crowned night (year round)Heron, Great blue (Sp, S, F)Heron, Green (Sp, S)Kestrel (year round)Kildeer (Sp, S)Kingfisher (Sp, S, F)Mallards (year round)Meadowlark (Sp, S, F)Merganser, Common & Hooded (Sp, S, F)Osprey (Sp, S, F)Pelicans (Sp, S, F)Quail (year round)Robin (year round)Ruddy Duck (year round)Scaup (year round)Shorebirds (Sp, S, F)Sparrows (year round)Swallows, Tree & Cliff (Sp, S)Tern, Caspian & Black Forester (Sp, S)Vulture, Turkey (Sp, S, F)Warbler (Sp, S)Wren, Marsh (Sp, S)

Started January 1987

Water is the substance that defines the Pacific Northwest. The Klamath Basin is part of the Pacific Flyway and provides wetland habitat for hundreds of species of wildlife, more than any other area in the western United States, and hosts the largest concen-tration of migrating waterfowl found on the continent. In addi-tion, over 800 Bald eagles use the region’s wetlands for foraging between November and April. The Klamath Basin also hosts the highest density of nesting Bald eagles in Oregon.

Klamath Wingwatchers has developed a 1.3 mile, handicapped accessible loop trail along the western shore of Lake Ewauna and another mile on the west side of Highway 97, beginning from the Visitor Center in Downtown Klamath Falls. Along these trails, we have planted over 1500 trees, shrubs, and other plants that provide shelter and food for the many species that use our area. Together with our community volunteers, we have added many trail features, including: waterfowl nesting islands in the pond, a wildlife viewing blind, an informational kiosk, a bridge, nesting boxes, numerous benches, trash cans, picnic tables, a dog poop disposal bags dispenser, and a special trail head sign at each trail entrance.

The logo on the cover of this brochure represents the erected eagle perch used year-round by wintering eagles and summer cormorants. It is easily visible near the downtown exit to Klamath Falls and is a trail highlight.

The Wingwatcher Trail serves the community as an urban na-ture educational area, helps the public see the importance of wetlands as a natural resource, and focuses attention on wildlife viewing and appreciation, both for residents and traveling visi-tors as well.

The Trail is part of a large almost continuous trail system that extends over 70 miles in Klamath County, creating a vast complex of open space, wildlife corridors, and recreational opportunities for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, leashed dog walking, and nature enjoyment for all ages on public lands. It is a remarkable partnership between individuals, businesses, and government agencies that see the Lake Ewauna wetlands as an irreplaceable community amenity.

If you appreciated our trail, please consider contributing to its maintenance with “your backs or your bucks”. Become a member of Wingwatchers, help remove invasive weeds as you walk the trail, contribute to a project for trail enhancement, etc. Guided tours are available. Call Bill at 541-884-2421 or Leslie at 541-882-6509.

Please care for our trail and respect wildlife and other trail users. The trail is open from dawn to dusk. NO unauthorized motor vehicles, camping, littering, unleashed pets, fires, or hunting.

For more information on Klamath Wingwatchers go to: www.klamathbirdingtrails.com/wingwatchers/index.shtmlKlamath Wingwatchers Lake Ewuana Interpretive Trail

Main Trail Head

KEY

Loops on East Side of Hightway Main Trail Head A = 1.33 miles (both ponds) B = .31 mile (North Pond) C = .56 mile (South Pond)

North Pond

Bathrooms? Information

* * * *0 0 0 0

**** ******* ****

X

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0

0 0

X

X

BenchTrash CanPicnic Table

Link River Trail

Water

Structure

Flow of TrafficLake EwaunaInterpretive Trail

PondPond

Rail Line

0 0 0 0

0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0***

**************** **

**

0

XX

X

0