Birding spots · Idaho
Best Birding Spots in Idaho County, Idaho
Tolo Lake Access Site leads Idaho County's birding spots with 133 species reported, best in fall. 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolo Lake Access Site | 133 | 24 | 76 | 65 | 90 |
| Nez Perce National Historical Park (Nikesa Creek) | 65 | 20 | 29 | 40 | 13 |
| Middle Fork Clearwater, Idaho Wild and Scenic River | 63 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 24 |
| Lolo Pass Information Site Recreation Area | 53 | 2 | 21 | 43 | 13 |
| Cottonwood Gulch | 48 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 4 |
| Upper Salmon River Area of Critical Environmental Concern | 42 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 13 |
| Whitehouse Pond | 42 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 9 |
| Birding spot near Cottonwood (west) | 97 | 13 | 65 | 72 | 49 |
| Birding spot near Cottonwood | 87 | 3 | 64 | 54 | 22 |