For anyone looking for an expert local guide to find Baird’s Sparrows, I recommend Noah Kuck, who covers North Dakota for American Birding Guides. During a private tour last month, Noah took me to a reliable location he knows in central North Dakota. He had to contend with stiff winds to detect the prairie bird’s song, and then with its skulking nature, but we eventually got to see one. We returned the following morning, when conditions were better. This time Noah got us close enough for great, unobstructed views of a male and all its key field marks as it occasionally perched up and sang. In short, a 100 percent success. I also wanted to see Greater Prairie Chickens, and Noah took me to a spot he knows in western Minnesota, where we got good looks at four young males. We saw lots of other great birds during our days together. This was my sixth private tour with American Birding Guides. It won’t be my last.

Seth was our guide for our Baird’s sparrow target, but he also shared his wealth of knowledge of North Dakota prairie pothole ecology. We traveled to sloughs, fields, ponds, and lakes in search of prairie birds. We had an outstanding experience with him, and we ended up having great looks at 6 Baird’s sparrows as well as other prairie birds.

Seth was our birding guide in North Dakota for the day. He did a fantastic job! All our communications with him, before, during, and after the birding tour were great! We had a target list of 7 birds and we heard and saw all 7 during the one day with him! We also heard and saw many other birds. Great job! Highly recommended!

North Dakota Birding Guides were key in our successful lifer chase of the Baird’s Sparrow near Medora. Would highly recommend their services! Our guide Noah was well prepared and got us right where we needed to be!

Noah is an excellent resource when it comes to birds in North Dakota and beyond. He has a wealth of knowledge of local and migrating avifauna, and will certainly listen to how he can help fulfill your needs. Noah is very intelligent when it comes to specific species during specific times of the year, habitat types to find the right birds, and a general ecology education, and will do his best to ensure that he can put you right where you want to be. From entry-level birders, to those who just need a bit of direction, Noah is your go-to guy for your North Dakota birding needs. Noah has a great personality, can communicate with you as necessary, and will ensure that your trip is one to remember.

Noah is a very capable and knowledgable bird guide! I have really enjoyed my experiences birding with him around North Dakota. He is incredibly good at identifying birds by sound and I was very impressed by his work!

Noah Kuck is an excellent bird guide. He has helped me find and identify numerous bird species. He has years of experience birding in North Dakota and Minnesota. If I have questions regarding bird identification or places to go he is the person I ask. Whether you are a novice or seasoned birder, Noah Kuck will help you add birds to your lifelist.

Noah is a Great birder and friend. He has shown me his passion of birding and given me a passion of birding myself. He is extremely knowledgeable with everything birding. I have enjoyed every time I’ve got to bird with him.

Noah Kuck is an excellent guide. Personable and extremely knowledgeable about bird identification, behavior, life history, etc. Noah is accommodating and patient with those who are new to birding, but also offers knowledge and results to seasoned birders looking to accomplish specific goals. I would highly recommend Noah.

Noah is an excellent guide! He has phenomenal knowledge regarding not only identification by site, but sound as well. He also has a great knowledge of North Dakota, with great birding spots from the Red River to the Badlands! Noah not only makes birding easier in a new place, but he makes it enjoyable as well. If you are looking to book a birding tour in North Dakota, Noah is by far the best option.