When to photograph South Dakota's birds, from 38,623 research-grade iNaturalist observations. The calendar shows each species' monthly pattern relative to its own peak.
By month
South Dakota bird calendar (top 40)
Fewer More observations (relative to each row's peak month)
Activity by month (all species)
Most-photographed birds in South Dakota
American Robin
Western Meadowlark
Canada Goose
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Bald Eagle
Mountain Bluebird
Barn Swallow
Turkey Vulture
Eastern Kingbird
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Blue Heron
Common Grackle
Killdeer
American White Pelican
