Birding spots · Kentucky
Best Birding Spots in Bell County, Kentucky
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park leads Bell County's birding spots with 72 species reported, best in spring. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Gap National Historical Park | 72 | 10 | 40 | 23 | 36 |
| Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (east) | 60 | 0 | 25 | 37 | 33 |
| Pine Mountain State Resort Park | 52 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 38 |
| Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (Tri-State Peak) | 46 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 26 |