Sandhill Cranes
Their calls from overhead bring us all to a stop, searching the skies for a glimpse of those that will move on.
Snow Geese Migration
Other bird species return in the spring, and make the ranch their home, to nest and raise their young during the summer.
Burrowing Owls
There are some that stay throughout the year, making the winters a little less bleak.
Sharp-tailed Grouse
This year the Cheyenne River Buffalo Ranch, will host the South Dakota Grassland Coalition Bird Count Tour. If you are a member of the SD Grassland coalition, it is free to attend. If not, the cost is $35.00 per person for the two day event, which will be held June 3rd & 4th. Details and registration for the event can be found here.
Lazuli Buntings & Lark Sparrow
Red Headed Woodpecker
American Avocet
Baby Kill Deer
Gold Finch
Juvenile Black Headed Grosbeak
We are very proud to be Audubon certified, and we look forward to hosting this event and sharing the ranch and the flora and fauna with all those who attend.
