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Our Journey to Bird All 50 States – North Dakota and Iowa

Post author:weekendwarbler.com
Post published:May 8, 2026
Post category:Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota

We completed our 50‑state journey on this birding road trip through Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. From prairie cliffs to quiet wetlands, this milestone trip added new species, revisited early states, and set the stage for a 2026 cross‑country train adventure.

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July 4th Adventure: Birding, Monuments, and Wildlife in South Dakota

Post author:weekendwarbler.com
Post published:July 16, 2017
Post category:Montana South Dakota United States

We combined iconic American monuments with high-stakes birding in our July 4th trip to the Black Hills. Read about our highlights, including nesting Red-naped Sapsuckers and finding our lifer Lewis's Woodpecker.