About SDOU

South Dakota Ornithologists' Union
Douglas Chapman
3108 S Holly Ave
Sioux Falls, SD  57105
sfbirdclub@sio.midco.net

To encourage the study of birds in South Dakota and to promote the study of ornithology by more closely uniting the students of this branch of natural science.

Founded in 1949, SDOU has been South Dakota's primary statewide organization to promote the study of wild birds, to encourage ornithological research, and to preserve the state's avian records. Birders, environmentally-concerned individuals, ornithologists and other natural scientists all contribute to these efforts.

SDOU holds two meetings each year. The meetings are held in various places throughout the state and provide opportunity for sharing information and fun. The autumn meeting program includes presentations on ornithology and related natural history topics. The spring meeting emphasizes field trips. For further information on upcoming meetings click here.

South Dakota Bird Notes is the official quarterly periodical of the SDOU. The Birds of South Dakota is a comprehensive reference for the distribution and occurrence of birds in South Dakota. The South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas is the compilation of the first systematic statewide effort to document the distribution of breeding birds within South Dakota.

The SDOU awards grants and scholarships to qualified applicants contributing towards our greater understanding of ornithology. To find out more about the SDOU awards programs, click here.