Birding spots · Iowa
Best Birding Spots in Harrison County, Iowa
Desoto National Wildlife Refuge leads Harrison County's birding spots with 163 species reported, best in spring. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto National Wildlife Refuge | 163 | 54 | 139 | 82 | 88 |
| Desoto National Wildlife Refuge (south) | 140 | 51 | 110 | 67 | 67 |