Birding spots · Alabama
Best Birding Spots in Elmore County, Alabama
William Bartram Arboretum leads Elmore County's birding spots with 117 species reported, best in fall. 6 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bartram Arboretum | 117 | 45 | 55 | 41 | 99 |
| Cooters Pond Pk | 94 | 55 | 66 | 35 | 39 |
| Martin Lake | 83 | 26 | 71 | 34 | 17 |
| Jackson Lake | 76 | 52 | 36 | 28 | 24 |
| Tallassee Sewage Disposal Pond | 68 | 47 | 11 | 2 | 29 |
| Lanark | 62 | 32 | 48 | 13 | 20 |