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Vesper Sparrow Pooecetes gramineus

10,000 Birds

If you want to see Vesper Sparrows a look at the eBird map shows that you could do worse than the junction of North Dakota, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, which looks like the Vesper Sparrow epicenter.

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A Birder’s Guide To…INDOCTRINATION

10,000 Birds

No one, aside from your therapist, wants to spend time with a Debbie Downer. Photographed near Lostwood, North Dakota. The more you know about bird physiology, migration, hunting methods, longevity, etc. the more you can capture the interest of both nonbirders and birders alike. 5) Have a sense of humor.