The Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a
wildlife refuge
A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or ...
in the southwestern part of
Klamath County,
Oregon
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, near the
California
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border. It was established in 1978 to protect the nesting areas of
bald eagles. The refuge is part of the
Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex
The Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex is a wildlife preserve operated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in the Klamath Basin of southern Oregon and northern California near Klamath Falls, Oregon. It consists of Bear Val ...
and has an area of
It is administered along with the other refuges in the complex from offices in
Tulelake, California
Tulelake ( ) is a city in northeastern Siskiyou County, California, United States. The town is named after nearby Tule Lake. Its population is 902 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,010 from the 2010 census.
Tulelake peace officers are authori ...
.
See also
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List of Klamath Basin birds
The following bird species are found in the Klamath Basin, Oregon, and related areas; (a few species listed are only "native" and have a larger continental range). The Klamath Basin is within the Pacific Flyway so, over 350 species can be spotted ...
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List of National Wildlife Refuges of the United States
As of 2022, there are 588 National Wildlife Refuges in the United States, with the addition of the Green River National Wildlife Refuge. Refuges that have boundaries in multiple states are listed only in the state where the main visitor entrance i ...
References
External links
Bear Valley National Wildlife Refugefrom the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Protected areas of Klamath County, Oregon
National Wildlife Refuges in Oregon
1978 establishments in Oregon
Protected areas established in 1978
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