Citizen Science

Celebrate Urban Birds: Get involved with birds and community activities in urban and suburban areas.
eBird: Track and share your sightings anywhere, any time.
NestWatch: Find and monitor bird nests.
Project FeederWatch: Watch and record birds at your feeders in winter.
Great Backyard Bird Count: In February, celebrate birds by counting them at home or in your community Merlin: Identify and record your sightings. Merlin will identify by sound or photo. Ap for your phone.

Scarlet Tanager Beaver Lake

Membership for one year is only a $5 donation

Send a check to: Bob Bork, SFBC Treasurer

8504 E 38th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57110

Include your address and email so we can send you our membership kit and get on our listserv so you can get up-to-date bird sightings for the area and notifications of field trips, etc.

The official club patch is free to members and $5 for non-members

Join our list-serv for updated sightings and information

Join our Facebook group-Sioux Falls Bird Club

Blue Grosbeak, Our Club Bird

Sioux Falls Bird Club

The Sioux Falls Bird Club, founded in 1922, is a community organization that promotes the love and appreciation for birds in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. With a rich diversity of bird species in the area, the club aims to educate its members and the public about the importance of bird conservation and the role birds play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Two observation areas are maintained by the SFBC. One is the wildlife blind at Dewey Gevik Nature Area, and the other is at Good Earth State Park. The club organizes regular birding outings, where members can observe and learn about different species of birds in their natural habitats. In addition, the club hosts events, such as the Annual Christmas Bird Count, workshops, and presentations, to enhance the understanding of bird behavior, migration patterns, and habitat preservation. Whether you are a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting to develop an interest in birds, the Sioux Falls Bird Club welcomes all enthusiasts to join their community and contribute to the conservation efforts for these beautiful creatures.