Birding spots · Kentucky
Best Birding Spots in Powell County, Kentucky
Mill Creek Lake leads Powell County's birding spots with 108 species reported, best in spring. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Lake | 108 | 12 | 98 | 74 | 32 |
| Daniel Boone National Forest (Tunnel Ridge) | 75 | 0 | 60 | 43 | 3 |
| Grays Arch | 71 | 4 | 54 | 40 | 21 |
| Hoedown Island | 64 | 0 | 47 | 41 | 16 |
| Daniel Boone National Forest (Haystack Rock) | 63 | 1 | 46 | 38 | 7 |