Birding spots · Colorado
Best Birding Spots in Lake County, Colorado
Twin Lakes leads Lake County's birding spots with 78 species reported, best in summer. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | 78 | 0 | 22 | 62 | 36 |
| Crystal Lakes | 75 | 0 | 55 | 49 | 20 |
| Arkansas Headwaters | 64 | 0 | 27 | 49 | 26 |
| Evergreen Lakes | 62 | 6 | 23 | 47 | 17 |
| San Isabel National Forest | 61 | 0 | 9 | 54 | 13 |
| Turquoise Lake | 42 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 9 |
| Mount Elbert Forebay | 42 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 15 |
| Leadville | 37 | 5 | 15 | 31 | 11 |