A KBO Presentation – A West Coast Migratory Anomaly, Bear Divide
Join us on February 24th at 6 pm for a presentation on Bear Divide by KBO’s Science Director Dr. Ryan Terrill. Bear Divide is a recently discovered migratory bird concentration point near Los Angeles, CA. It is one of the only places in the western United States where you can see bird migration during daylight hours. Calling Bear Divide a migratory hot spot would be an understatement. Every year — roughly between March 15 and June 15, with peak migration between April 10 and May 20 — thousands of birds funnel through the narrow pass. It offers a unique learning opportunity, such as how timing, weather, climate, sex, age, and other factors affect migratory patterns. The area attracts as many as 13,000 tanagers, orioles, buntings, grosbeaks, and warblers on a single day. One of the fascinating aspects of Bear Divide is the sheer variety of bird species it attracts. From the diminutive hummingbirds to the impressive birds of prey, each species adds a unique dimension to the study of migration. Dr. Ryan Terrill will discuss the discovery, implications, and ongoing research at this fascinating and unique hotspot for bird migration.
This is a free event with in-person and Zoom options available. Register below.
Did you know KBO is taking a trip to see this migration in action, April 23rd – April 26th, 2025? You can learn more about this vacation for the birds trip here: https://klamathbird.org/callnote/experience-bear-divide/