The Fargo-Moorhead region of North Dakota may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of birding hotspots, but this area has a surprising variety of bird species to offer. With its diverse habitats and unique landscapes, birdwatchers can find a wide range of avian species…
Mark down December 20, 2025 for our Fargo-Moorhead Christmas Bird Count coming up in a mere two months. No expertise is required, just an interest in birds and a desire to have some fun with some fun folks. Please consider donating your time and effort for a least a part…
A cold windy day of birding Thank you everyone for coming to the Fargo Big sit. We had 21 people and 39 species! The morning wasn’t bad, we were at 30+ species by 9 am. But as the wind picked up, the birds slowed down…Regardless, it was a really fun…
Hi everyone! Fall migration is upon us! Looks like few warbler species are already on the move. With that in mind and planning ahead for the big sit 2025, which is supposed to be on October 12 this year, I wanted to reach out to everyone to send a reminder about…
The Big Sit is an annual (and free) international birding event that is open to anyone. You can participate as a group or as an individual. In Fargo, we are planning to do it as a group! The BigSit takes place on the 12th of October this year. Basically you…
I just got an email from the New Haven (CT) Bird Club entailing the final results of last October’s Big Sit; one in which several of us participated. Scroll down through the list and you’ll find our results: 54 species, which sits about in the middle of the pack. Not…
Fargo lagoons/landfill. The municipal landfill and lagoon system have provided area birders with a wealth of rarities over the years, mostly waterfowl, shorebirds, and gulls. Access to these separate sites is limited to walking the perimeter of the lagoon dikes and asking permission to enter the landfill during business hours.…
Riverwood Park. A fairly new park on the city’s north side, this one is largely dedicated to soccer. Still, a small parking lot along a damp wooded draw, as well as access to some riverside old-growth trees makes it a stop worth a few minutes. An L-shaped group of spruce…
Early Spring (mid-March/April/Early May): Greater Prairie Chickens are dancing on leks and continue their activities for the next several weeks. Coveys of Gray Partridge remain evident on city edges until mated pairs begin their secretive nesting activities. As ice leaves rivers and lakes from mid-March to early April, waterfowl start…
The riparian zone along the Red River provides a fairly unique opportunity for birders. A long contiguous zone of trees and flowing water mark the river’s course toward Lake Winnipeg to our north. While it slices through a flat, largely agrarian landscape, this narrow strip of trees acts as an…
The Red River separates the states of North Dakota and Minnesota where their respective counties of Cass and Clay meet. The valley itself was formed over 9,000 years ago with the retreat of a giant inland body of water known as Lake Agassiz. Left in its wake is many thousands…