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Checklists - South Dakota
Species Seen in South Dakota: 408
State Ornithological Society:
South Dakota Ornithologist's Union
Rare Bird Alerts:
(605) 773-6460 Statewide
(605) 584-4141 Western
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Important Birding Locations in South Dakota:
Hot Spots
South Dakota Birding Hot Spots
South Dakota State Parks
US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuges - South
Dakota
Pete Thayer's Favorite Hot Spots:
Badlands National
Park
43.81 N 102.15 W
These rugged cliffs and gullies are home to raptors as well as grassland sparrows. Drive
along the scenic 27 mile Badlands Loop Road and stop at the scenic overlooks for Golden
Eagles and Ferruginous Hawks.
Black
Hills
43.93 N 103.47 W
While visiting Mount Rushmore, enjoy the forest birds in aspen and ponderosa pine groves.
Try stopping at various spots along the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway. Hanna campground is
a good spot for the high-elevation species.
Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge
43.17 N 101.54 W
Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge is a unique area featuring native sandhills, marshes,
meadows, open water, and prairie upland habitats and is home to an equally diverse set of
bird species. The best areas to bird at Lacreek are along the dike roads.
Sand Lake
National Wildlife Refuge
45.66 N 98.31 W
The world's largest colony of Franklin's Gulls nest here (200,000+). Follow the 15 mile
driving trail around the lake. Visit from March to May and September to November to catch
the waterfowl migration along the Central flyway.
Union County State Park
42.82 N 96.78 W
One of the best places in the state to observe neotropical migrants during spring and fall
migrations. At the peak of spring migration in mid-May, 20 species of warblers are
possible.
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