Birding spots · Iowa
Best Birding Spots in Lee County, Iowa
Shimek State Forest leads Lee County's birding spots with 113 species reported, best in spring. 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimek State Forest | 113 | 0 | 103 | 67 | 17 |
| Heron Bend Conservation Area | 111 | 42 | 93 | 44 | 33 |
| Shimek State Forest (northwest) | 93 | 0 | 91 | 54 | 0 |
| Shimek State Forest (northwest 3) | 89 | 0 | 86 | 33 | 0 |
| Shimek State Forest (northwest 2) | 74 | 0 | 70 | 44 | 0 |
| Trumpeter Marsh | 49 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 18 |
| Riverview Park | 39 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 4 |