Wide-open skies and tranquil landscapes are the perfect setting for birdwatching adventures. J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge, near Upham OVER 370 BIRD SPECIES ONE MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL GRASSLANDS 63 NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES North Dakota is one of the nation’s best locations for birders. Our wetlands, grasslands, lakes, rivers and colorful Badlands offer incredible birding habitats. We have more than one million acres of U.S. Forest Service national grasslands and more national wildlife refuges than any other state. Our location in the Central Flyway puts us in the middle of millions of migrating birds, along with birds that stay year-round. More than 370 species can be found on the North Dakota Birder’s checklist. Yellow-headed blackbird Pelicans and other waterfowl Bald eagles 50 HELLO NORTH DAKOTA Redhead duck with ducklings Golden eagles
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