ABOUT KBO
Travel with Purpose: Adventures that Support Conservation
Join us for an unforgettable journey that connects you with birds, habitats, and the people protecting them.
At Klamath Bird Observatory, travel is more than a trip. It is a way to deepen your connection to birds and the landscapes they depend on. Our small-group, conservation focused journeys are led by expert guides and designed to inspire, educate, and directly support our mission. Every itinerary blends birding with cultural experiences, and every registration helps fund vital research and habitat restoration.
Upcoming Trips
Brazil – Atlantic Forest Adventure
Trip Overview
Join Klamath Bird Observatory and Mantiqueira Bird Observatory for a 10-day adventure in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, September 3–12, 2026. This immersive trip blends birdwatching, hiking, and cultural exploration while supporting international bird conservation. Proceeds help fund a biologist exchange program between observatories. Limited to 12 participants, with lodging, meals, and in-country transport included.
- Dates: Sept 3–12, 2026
- Leaders: Jaime Stephens (KBO) & Luiza Figueira (OAMa)
- Highlights:
- Explore diverse habitats of the Mantiqueira Highlands’
- Birdwatching, hiking, and cultural immersion
- Support the KBO and OAMa intern exchange program
- Group Size: Max 12
- Accessibility Level: Moderate walking, uneven trails, elevation gain
- Cost: $6,000 single / $5,500 double occupancy
- Included: In-country transport, lodging, meals (limited alcohol)
- Not Included: International airfare
- Booking: $3,500 deposit, non-refundable; final payment due 6 months prior
- Past Trip Bird List (PDF)
Bear Divide – California Migration Hotspot
Trip Overview
Experience spring migration like never before at Bear Divide, one of the western U.S.’s premier daylight birding hotspots. Join Klamath Bird Observatory’s Dr. Ryan Terrill for guided morning outings through this narrow mountain pass, where thousands of songbirds funnel through each day. The trip includes meals, transportation, expert-led excursions, and a special presentation, with proceeds supporting the on-site banding station. Optional afternoon outings and a Pasadena parrot tour round out this immersive avian adventure.
- Dates: May 6 to May 9, 2026
- Leader: Dr. Ryan Terrill & Elva Manquera-DeShields
- Highlights:
- Witness thousands of migrating birds in daylight
- Morning field sessions, optional afternoon excursions
- Special presentation & dinner with Dr. Terrill
- Group Size: Max 12
- Activity Level: Early mornings, standing/walking for several hours
- Cost: $1,500 per person
- Included: Breakfast, lunch, transport to Bear Divide, one group dinner
- Not Included: Airfare, airport transfers, hotel, most dinners
- Suggested Hotel: Hotel Lexen, Santa Clarita
- Bear Divide Bird List (PDF)
