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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 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 Maryland
April 28, 2016 — This densely populated state has some rewarding birding spots, especially on the Delmarva peninsula.
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 Audubon.
Birding in Massachusetts
April 28, 2016 — It's not only vacationers that are attracted to Cape Cod. Check out these great birding spots in Massachusetts.
Birding in Louisiana
April 28, 2016 — Take advantage of a visit to Louisiana to experience some of the best wetland birding in the country, in the famous Bayou.