Birding spots · Kentucky
Best Birding Spots in Russell County, Kentucky
Cumberland Recreation Area (Long Bottom) leads Russell County's birding spots with 146 species reported, best in fall. 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 Recreation Area (Long Bottom) | 146 | 65 | 100 | 73 | 112 |
| Lake Cumberland | 117 | 65 | 76 | 23 | 83 |
| Lake Cumberland State Resort Park (Pumpkin Creek) | 69 | 35 | 12 | 12 | 48 |
| Lake Cumberland State Resort Park | 50 | 26 | 18 | 0 | 26 |