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Birding the United States

A state-by-state guide to the best birding hotspots around the country.

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Birding in Iowa
April 28, 2016 — You really ought to give Iowa a try. With farmland, the state features a variety of habitats, especially along the banks of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
Birding in Missouri
April 28, 2016 — Smack-dab in the middle of the U.S., Missouri is a confluence of regions, creating a high variety of very different bird habitats—close in proximity for a great birding trip.
Birding South Carolina
April 28, 2016 — From the mountains to the sea, South Carolina provides strikingly different habitats in a small amount of space, making for great birding trips.
Birding in Minnesota
April 28, 2016 — There's plenty to see in Minnesota. The land of 10,000 lakes and the U.S.-top of the Mississippi Flyway has a wealth of pristine bird habitats.
Birding in Indiana
April 28, 2016 — Whether on the dunes of Lake Michigan or the urban parks of Indianapolis, the Hoosier state provides some exceptional birding spots.
Birding in Mississippi
April 28, 2016 — Mississippi offers great birding in pockets of hardwood forest throughout the state and on its sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast.
Birding in Kentucky
April 28, 2016 — Check out Kentucky for mountains rich with warblers and lakes with waterfowl galore—and the long-time home of John James ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.