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…
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Fargo Big Sit 2025
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…
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The Big Sit 2025
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…
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The Big Sit 2024
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…
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Cooper’s vs Sharp-Shinned Hawk: Identification
Cooper’s hawk and Sharp-Shinned hawk are one of the most common accipters found in the US. These sort of ‘backyard’ birds however can be very challenging to ID. But with some of the common field ID marks, this could be less hectic than it usually is. Cooper’s hawk are slightly…
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Audubon Society Fargo-Moorhead Calendar
Price: $8 each or five for $40. To buy the Audubon Society calendar for the year contact :
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Identifying our Finches
Cassin’s vs Purple finch Head- The head of Cassin’s finch has higher contrast compared to its nape than in house finch. Usually bright red only on the crown. Therefore, the crown appears to be more reddish compared to purple finch. Throat – Throat of purple finch appears mostly whitish/purplish. Bill…
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Christmas Bird Count 2023
Christmas Bird Count is the longest running citizen science program which takes place around the Chirstmas season. To learn more about the history of Christmas bird count check this link: Chirstmas Bird Count If you want to be a part of the Fargo-Moorhead Christmas bird count, Please contact: Keith Corliss
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The Big Sit 2023
Fargo’s first big sit was a ‘big hit’ with over 20 participants and 54 speices of birds. List of birds observed/seen during the Big Sit Fargo: Mallard American Robin White-throated Sparrow Black-capped Chickadee Canada goose European starling Wood duckA merican crow Hairy woodpecker Pine siskin Song sparrow Northern harrier Rusty…
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Birding in the Fargo-Moorhead Region of North Dakota
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…