Farm Island
South Dakota · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Farm Island is a productive birding destination in South Dakota, with 286 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Hooded Merganser, and Ring-billed Gull among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Varied Thrush
Ixoreus naevius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Hooded Merganser
Ring-necked Pheasant
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Pine Siskin
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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