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American Dippers<\/strong> nearly always nest and are observed along swift flowing creeks
\n in the Cascade and Siskiyou mountains. They are an uncommon year-round
\n resident of the Upper Klamath Basin watershed.<\/p>\n

\"Clark\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

Clark\u2019s nutcrackers<\/strong> are commonly seen at Crater Lake National Park and less commonly
\n in other Upper Klamath Basin watershed locations in the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountains.<\/p>\n

\"Common<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Common<\/a><\/p>\n

Common mergansers<\/strong> may be observed on high elevation lakes and streams. During the late fall
\n and winter they are commonly observed on rivers, lakes and wetlands at lower elevations.<\/p>\n

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Dark-eyed junco<\/strong>s are common in high elevation forest habitats during the
\n summer. In the winter juncos are more common at lower elevations where they
\n are readily attracted to bird feeders.<\/p>\n

\"Evening<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Evening<\/a><\/p>\n

Evening grosbeaks<\/strong> are an uncommon year-round resident and are often seen
\n in loose flocks. In addition to coniferous forests, they may be seen in
\n residential areas in years when seed crops are scarce at higher elevations.
\n Evening grosbeaks feed on pine and fir seeds and breed in open conifer stands.
\n They move into the lower elevations some winters, apparently to search for food.<\/p>\n

\"Great<\/a><\/p>\n

Great gray owls<\/strong> nest in mature trees near meadows where a supply of rodents are
\n available. They are a rare resident species that is found primarily in the
\n northern portion of the Upper Klamath Basin watershed.
\nGreat gray owls lay two to five eggs in nests which are located in mixed stands
\nof Douglas fir, lodgepole and Ponderosa pine. Nearby meadows provide areas
\n for owls to hunt for rodents to feed nestlings.<\/p>\n

\"Red<\/a><\/p>\n

Red crossbills<\/strong> are an uncommon year-round resident of the coniferous forests within
\n the upper Klamath and Tule Lake Basins. Other habitats include Ponderosa\/lodgepole pine forests.<\/p>\n

\"Rock<\/a><\/p>\n

Rock wrens<\/strong>, as their name implies, are seldom seen far from rocky habitats
\n in the Upper Klamath Basin watershed. This uncommon species is seen in lava rock fields
\n and scree covered slopes in high elevations.<\/p>\n

\"Spotted<\/a><\/p>\n

Spotted owls<\/strong> are a rare year-round resident in coniferous forests in the Klamath
\n Basin watershed. These owls are also found in Ponderosa and lodgepole pine forests.<\/p>\n

\"Steller\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

Steller\u2019s jays<\/strong> are common and seemingly, ubiquitous year-round residents
\n found throughout the Upper Klamath Basin watershed. Usually found where
\n conifers are the prevalent tree species.<\/p>\n

\"Violet-green<\/a><\/p>\n

Violet-green swallows<\/strong> are most often seen in high elevation mountain habitats
\n in the Upper Klamath and Tule Lake Basins. They are an uncommon spring and
\n summer nesting species in this area.<\/p>\n

\"Williamson\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

Williamson\u2019s sapsuckers<\/strong> are an uncommon breeding species found in high
\n elevation forests of pine and other conifers in the Upper Klamath Basin watershed.
\n Their numbers decrease during the winter months.<\/p>\n

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Black Bears<\/strong> are are an uncommon, and mostly nocturnal, large mammal found primarily
\n at high elevation in forests and meadows in the Upper Klamath and Tule Lake Basins.<\/p>\n

\"Elk<\/a><\/p>\n

Elk<\/strong> are year-round residents in the forested areas in the Upper Klamath
\n Basin watershed. They prefer forests near meadows or marshes which serve
\n as prime feeding locations for these large browsing mammals.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Gray fox<\/strong> is an uncommon resident mammal. They may be observed in a variety
\n of wooded or brushy habitats in the Upper Klamath Basin watershed.<\/p>\n

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Mink<\/strong> are an uncommon small mammal found in a variety of wetland habitats
\n throughout the Upper Klamath Basin watershed including lakes, streams, seasonal
\n marshes, deep marshes and irrigation canals.<\/p>\n

\"Pikas<\/a><\/p>\n

Pikas<\/strong> are found in high elevation locations on rocky mountain slopes in the Upper
\n Klamath Basin watershed. This species is most frequently observed at Crater Lake National Park.<\/p>\n

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\"cropland<\/a>
\nCropland and pasture habitat<\/strong><\/a> are found mostly at the lower elevations (4,100-4,200) within the central and southern portions of the Upper Klamath Basin watershed. This category includes diverse areas within the Upper Klamath and Tule Lake \u0003Basins such as towns, smaller communities, rural residential areas, farms and ranches. The wildlife associated with these habitats have adapted to living close to human development and activities.
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\"small<\/a>Riparian Habitat<\/strong><\/a> is located along the shoreline of rivers, lakes and wetlands within the Upper Klamath Basin watershed. Vegetation found in riparian habitats includes deciduous trees such as willow, cottonwood and aspen which are found along the shore lines of these water bodies. Many bird species use riparian habitats as travel corridors during the spring and fall migrations. Other birds may use riparian locations as favored sites for nesting and breeding.<\/p>\n

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\"deep<\/a> Deep water and permanent marshes<\/strong><\/a> are found in the Upper Klamath and Tule Lake Basins. Habitat includes Klamath, Williamson, Wood, Sprague, and Lost Rivers; Upper Klamath , Clear and Tule Lakes, many smaller deep wetlands
\nand permanent marshes. Fish eating species such as grebes, pelicans, gulls, terns and diving ducks use these wetlands. The vegetation growing in these wetlands
\n(primarily cattail and bulrush stands which are also called \u201ctules\u201d) provide habitat for rails, white-faced ibis, egrets, herons, yellow-headed black birds to name only a few.<\/p>\n

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\"Abundant<\/a>Abundant shallow wetlands<\/strong><\/a> are found in the Upper Klamath and Tule Lake Basins. These wetlands have historically had water during the winter and spring, but tended to dry out during the summer and fall. Today, most wildlife areas and
\nrefuges manage seasonal wetlands using water control structures to mimic this yearly wet and dry cycle. Wading shorebirds and dabbing ducks are among the diverse wildlife species commonly seen in seasonal marshes and wetlands.<\/p>\n

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\"juniper<\/a>Juniper\/Sagebrush habitat<\/strong><\/a> is found most extensively in the southern and eastern portions of the Upper Klamath Basin watershed. Both the Clear Lake area and Lava Beds National Monument have large expanse of this habitat. Plants found here include Western Juniper and several plants collectively known as sagebrush and rabbit brush.<\/p>\n

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\"ponderosa<\/a>Ponderosa and Lodgepole Pine habitat<\/strong><\/a> are usually found above juniper\/sagebrush vegetation and at a lower elevation than Douglas fir and true fir habitats within the Upper Klamath Basin watershed. Many cavity nesting bird species use the Ponderosa\/lodgepole pine habitat, particularly where past fires have created openings and dead snags. Several species of woodpeckers, nuthatches and flycatchers are commonly observed within this habitat.<\/p>\n

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