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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 Maine
April 28, 2016 — It's not just Puffins! From the forest to the shore, Maine offers tons of great birding spots.
Birding in Michigan
April 28, 2016 — It's no secret that Michigan's 3,000+ mile Great Lakes coastline is home to a variety of bird species. Visit Michigan on your next birding trip.
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 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.