SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF ISSUER PURSUANT TO SECTION 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Month Ended	Commission File Number
May 2005	000-31645

BIRCH MOUNTAIN RESOURCES LTD.
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)

ALBERTA, CANADA (Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

SUITE 300, 250 - SIXTH AVENUE, S.W., BOW VALLEY SQUARE 4,
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA T2P 3H7
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Telephone (403) 262-1838

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20F- or Form 40-F.

        FORM 20-F X                             Form 40-F

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

        Yes _____________                     No X

If "Yes" is marked, indicated below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):         N/A

EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit	Description
99	First Quarter 2005 Financial Report - March 31, 2005
99.1	Form 52-109FT2 - Certification of Interim Filings During Transition Period - CEO
99.2	Form 52-109FT2 - Certification of Interim Filings During Transition Period - CFO

BIRCH MOUNTAIN RESOURCES LTD.

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

May 30, 2005

BIRCH MOUNTAIN RESOURCES LTD.
By:	/s/ Douglas J. Rowe
	DOUGLAS J. ROWE
	President Chief Executive Officer