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You will see birds because you do. Wherever you are. Even in Grand Forks in the teeth of the first fall snowstorm. Definitely bring all of your layers!

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Thanks Susan! I have so many layers... Maybe I'll get a few lifers...guess I'll pack the camera...

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You never know.... :)

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There were 33 species seen in Grand Forks on 9/30 so I'm sure you'll see birds barring a blizzard!

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Awesome! Guess I'll have to do more research...eBird!

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That dessert cardinal is so cool! Another bird I didn't know existed. And your timing for North Dakota is stellar, lol, with the first snow of the season now on the ground. I didn't know anything about birds the year I spent a winter working in North Dakota, but I bet there are still some birds! There were a few in Alaska in February so you know, there are some hardy species!

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Thanks Karen! Yeah, I'm being convinced enough to bring my camera--though I have no idea what to look for...sparrows? redpolls? snowy owls?!!! Might have to do some research...

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The year I spent the winter in Bismarck, we flew in on a Tuesday. Monday night we had gone to a Chiefs/Raiders MNF game in shorts. We landed with 15" of snow on the ground. Ah, North Dakota.

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Uffda- not a good time to visit Grand Forks!! The snow is suppose to miss Walker- just rain. If you venture south at all, give me a holler. I could definitely road trip too! We have birds in Walker

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Hi Jody! Not sure the route we'll take--leaving it up to Chris. But I'm happy to detour for birds! Be awesome to see you again!

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