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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Big Sit! results: we did pretty well.
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…
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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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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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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…