Birding spots · Kentucky
Best Birding Spots in Madison County, Kentucky
Owsley Fork Reservoir leads Madison County's birding spots with 146 species reported, best in spring. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owsley Fork Reservoir | 146 | 72 | 124 | 69 | 83 |
| Lake Reba Recreation Complex | 137 | 76 | 97 | 47 | 58 |
| Berea College Forest | 116 | 39 | 106 | 60 | 72 |
| Fort Boonesborough State Park | 70 | 2 | 45 | 51 | 17 |
| Brushy Fork | 65 | 25 | 28 | 52 | 15 |
| Birding spot near Richmond | 104 | 29 | 79 | 57 | 53 |
| Birding spot near Berea | 94 | 41 | 77 | 34 | 45 |
| Birding spot near Richmond (southeast) | 70 | 29 | 54 | 47 | 18 |