Birding spots · Indiana
Best Birding Spots in Orange County, Indiana
Patoka Lake (east) leads Orange County's birding spots with 87 species reported, best in fall. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patoka Lake (east) | 87 | 34 | 23 | 32 | 52 |
| Orleans Water Works Reservoir | 57 | 16 | 33 | 12 | 25 |
| Patoka Lake (Fleming Creek) | 31 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 13 |