Birding spots · Iowa
Best Birding Spots in Lucas County, Iowa
Stephens State Forest leads Lucas County's birding spots with 116 species reported, best in spring. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens State Forest | 116 | 18 | 101 | 65 | 24 |
| Red Haw State Park | 106 | 20 | 94 | 42 | 34 |
| Pin Oak Marsh | 85 | 19 | 64 | 29 | 17 |