David Swanson (see bio below) will provide an overview of his recently published book, Birder’s Guide to South Dakota, and talk about South Dakota birding locations and birds. Dave will have copies of the book available for a book signing. Book cost is $20. This can be paid by cash or check. Please make the check payable to the South Dakota Ornithologists’ Union (SDOU). Dr. Swanson does not have the capacity to accept plastic at the meeting. The book can be purchased via plastic on the South Dakota Ornithologists’ Union web site, but there is a $4 postage fee.

David Swanson is a Professor of Biology and Director of the Missouri River Institute at the University of South Dakota and a past-president of the South Dakota Ornithologists’ Union. His research program is broadly based in the areas of ecological physiology, the evolution of physiological adaptation in animals (particularly vertebrates), and ornithology. Within these broad areas, his specific research foci include patterns and mechanisms of seasonal metabolic changes and cold adaptation in birds, and woodland and wetland habitat use by migrating and breeding birds in the Northern Prairie region.

He has been birding in South Dakota for over 30 years and is one of the co-authors of the 3rd edition of the book Birds of South Dakota. He lives on a wooded acreage outside of Vermillion, in the southeastern part of the state, but has traveled widely to every corner of South Dakota in search of birds.

Board Meeting begins at 6:00 PM with Dr. Swanson’s presentation starting at 7:00 PM.