Birding spots · Kansas
Best Birding Spots in Scott County, Kansas
Scott State Park leads Scott County's birding spots with 189 species reported, best in spring. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott State Park | 189 | 77 | 143 | 84 | 110 |
| Scott State Park (Epler Canyon) | 85 | 24 | 49 | 33 | 30 |
| Scott State Park (south) | 74 | 15 | 54 | 37 | 15 |
| Scott State Park (Horsethief Canyon) | 74 | 22 | 48 | 34 | 9 |
| Upper Christy Lake (historical) | 37 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 3 |
| Birding spot near Scott City | 52 | 14 | 40 | 10 | 19 |