Birding spots · Colorado
Best Birding Spots in Washington County, Colorado
Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area leads Washington County's birding spots with 230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area | 230 | 55 | 148 | 162 | 203 |
| Akron-Washington Company Recreation Reservoir | 106 | 2 | 95 | 8 | 42 |
| Last Chance | 105 | 4 | 88 | 33 | 66 |
| Messex State Wildlife Area | 71 | 16 | 45 | 48 | 20 |
| Birding spot near Merino | 173 | 1 | 71 | 106 | 131 |
| Birding spot near Merino (west) | 67 | 0 | 38 | 42 | 2 |