Winter Bird Survey

In 1994-95 the Department's watchable wildlife program held the first ever winter bird survey in North Dakota. This survey involves the public in wildlife research efforts with a winter census to determine overall trends in North Dakota's wintering bird population for different areas of the state.

The state is divided into 4 regions; Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast. The survey takes place during the third week of December, January, and February.

Participants are asked to monitor their bird feeders for a minimum of thirty minutes per day during the two day period each month and record the number and type of bird species.

Observers are asked to count the following species: black-capped chickadee, American goldfinch, white-breasted nuthatch, pine siskin, common redpoll, purple finch, house finch, dark-eyed junco, red-breasted nuthatch, downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, blue jay, evening grosbeak, northern flicker, red crossbill, European starling, American crow, and the house sparrow.

Go here to sign up for the Winter Bird Survey.

To learn more about these programs contact the nearest outreach biologist:

• Bismarck: Nathaniel Umphrey - 701-328-6332.
• Minot: Greg Gullickson (701) 857-7748
• Fargo: Doug Leier (701) 281-1220
• Grand Forks: Marty Egeland (701) 795-3811
• Outreach Supervisor (Bismarck): Chris Grondahl - (701) 328-6612

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