Keep it easy.
The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.
May 9 – May 9, 2026
Lunds Landing Bluebird Festival
Ray
Celebrate the return of the mountain and eastern bluebirds to the shores of Lake Sakakawea.…
North Dakota
Birdwatching in North Dakota
6 events found
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
May 9 – May 9, 2026
Annual Knife River Birdwatching Event
Stanton
Event includes an introduction to birding and a walk on the North Forest Trail to…
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
May 13 – May 27, 2026
Duck Nest Adventures
Coleharbor
Enjoy a pontoon ride to Lake Audubon's "Pancake Island" for an up-close look at duck…
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
May 20 – May 20, 2026
Cormorant Colony Island Tour
Coleharbor
A leisurely pontoon ride to Cormorant Colony Island provides visitors with a great view of…
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
May 21 – May 24, 2026
Annual Birding & Nature Festival
Fort Totten
Visitors have opportunities to take guided birding and nature walks or your own walks in…
More road, less rush.
There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.
May 27 – May 31, 2026
Annual Potholes and Prairie Birding Festival
Jamestown
Four days on a prairie wild with wetlands and wavy, open meadows. Here is your…