Prairie Thickets
Results of a 1982 study of the species composition and diversity of birds using Sheyenne Lake and adjacent habitats during spring migration and nesting periods A study of avian use of various habitats was conducted in the Sheyenne Lake region of ... [... more]
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Bird Checklists of the United States
Hundreds of checklists indicating the seasonal occurrence of birds in state, federal, and private management areas, nature preserves, and other areas of special interest in the United States and nearby countries For years, people and groups have ... [... more]
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Birders and U.S. Federal Laws
Discusses regulations set forth by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which protects and conserves migratory birds occurring in the United States and its possessions Craig A. Faanes, Cleveland Vaughn, Jr., and Jonathan M. Andrew The Migratory Bird ... [... more]
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Birds and Mammals Observed by
An annotated list of all birds and mammals observed by Lewis and Clark during their trek through what is now North Dakota Reid, Russell, and Clell G. Gannon. 1999. Birds and Mammals Observed by Lewis & Clark in North Dakota. North Dakota History: ... [... more]
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Birds of the St. Croix River Valley: Minnesota and Wisconsin
Information on the migration period, nesting season distribution, winter distribution, relative abundance, and habitat use of 314 bird species Faanes, Craig A. 1981. Birds of the St. Croix River Valley, Minnesota and Wisconsin. U.S. Department of ... [... more]
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Breeding Birds of North Dakota
A 1975 accounting of available information concerning the status and distribution of the breeding birds in North Dakota. Subjects that are treated in considerable detail include the geographical, ecological, and seasonal distribution of breeding ... [... more]
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Breeding Birds of the Platte River Valley
Information and distribution maps for 142 species of breeding birds occurring in Nebraska's Platte River Valley The Platte River Valley in central Nebraska is known throughout North America for its concentrations of sandhill cranes and waterfowl ... [... more]
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Bufflehead Brood In Northeastern South Dakota
An observation of a bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) brood, representing the third South Dakota confirmed breeding record Whitt, Michael B. 1999. Bufflehead brood in northeastern South Dakota. Prairie Naturalist 31(2):119-120. The principal ... [... more]
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Building Nest Structures, Feeders, and Photo Blinds
How-to information for constructing various types of feeders, nesting structures, and blinds Users have pointed out errors in some of the plans in this publication. With the assistance of one especially enthusiastic builder and the cooperation of ... [... more]
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Collecting on the Prairie:
Louis B. Bishop and an unidentified companion during one of his North Dakota collecting trips — probably 1905. Hafermehl, Louis N. 1990. Collecting on the prairie: early oologists in North Dakota. North Dakota History 57(1):30-36. examines the ... [... more]
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Duck Identification Guide
A pictorial aid that utilizes an online flowchart to assist hunters in identifying ducks in the hand The shape of the bill, wing markings, color of feet or head crest are some of the typical characteristics used to identify ducks in the hand. ... [... more]
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Ducks at a Distance
Based on a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service brochure with the same name, this resource provides tips for identifying various species of waterfowl in flight Identifying waterfowl gives many hours of enjoyment to millions of people. This guide will ... [... more]
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