Birding in South Dakota

If you are going birding in South Dakota, then you can find everything you need right here, including:

Birding Clubs
Audubon Society
Conservation Groups
Bird Checklists
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Nature Camps
Trip Reports
and much more

South Dakota state bird:

Ring-necked Pheasant

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South Dakota state bird: Ring-necked Pheasant Phasianus colchicus

If you are looking for information on birding in South Dakota, then you are in the right place.

Whether you are planning a short day trip to a local park or an extended trip to a nearby bird sanctuary, you need a good plan.

If you want to search for a specific bird, maybe for your life list, you will need to do some research.

Use your field guide for habitat information and possible locations to begin your search. Then take a look at the bird checklists provided by many wild life sanctuaries. Once you've narrowed your search area, plan your travel, get your birding gear together and Go Birding!

If you're simply looking for a place to go bird watching without an intended target, you still need a plan. You will need to research the location instead of a specific bird. You will need maps, bird checklists (if available) weather conditions, etc.

Great links for birding in the field or in your own backyard:

Learn more about wild birds here.

Where you can learn about:

Bird Watching for Kids

Bird Food Recipes

Hummingbird Information

Bird Watching Basics

Binoculars for Birding

Favorite Backyard Birds

More Great Birding Links:

The Audubon of South Dakota state offices and chapters are great sources for information on wild birds, bird watching, wildlife sanctuaries, school and youth programs, nature camps and more.

South Dakota bird checklists are available from the USGS. This link contains checklists for six wild life refuges in South Dakota.

The Nature Conservancy of South Dakota contains information on nature preservation, local wildlife sanctuaries, field trips and much more.

Please use our Contact Us Page if you would like to submit a trip report on your experiences birding in South Dakota.