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neck of the woods | art
Sandhill Cranes
bothersome midges common distinctive yellow bill and pouch.
around Upper Klamath Lake dur- They’re seasonal visitors to Upper
ing late summer months. “You Klamath Lake, Lake Ewauna and Canadian Geese
have to look,” teases Stoehsler. regional wildlife refuges, a har-
binger of spring and summer.
When pressed, Bell says the They’re also a symbol of the city.
painting of the Canadian geese is The name “pelican” figures in
among her favorites. Klamath Falls’ past and current “Midge the Midge” Pelican
history, from the fabled long ago
While the artists had their choice Pelican Hotel to Klamath Union
of birds from the Audubon High School, located just blocks
Society’s extensive list, Bell and away from downtown, the home
Stoehsler agree one was an obvi- to the “Mighty Pelicans.” On its
ous choice: the American white downtown box, the pelican is
pelican. described simply as “Our Bird.”
Pelicans are easily identifiable
because of their white plumage,
black flight feathers, and their
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