The annual West River Migration Count (WRMC) dates are May 9-12, 2025 and I will be coordinating the count. Similar to the Audubon Christmas Bird count, the WRMC is conducted during the second week of May to count both species and numbers of birds migrating thru Western South Dakota. The WRMC is conducted by counties. During the four day period, volunteers in Western SD from the Nebraska border to the North Dakota border will count migrating birds arriving or passing thru South Dakota.
