Birding spots · Minnesota
Best Birding Spots in Clearwater County, Minnesota
North Arm Lake Itasca leads Clearwater County's birding spots with 123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Arm Lake Itasca | 123 | 9 | 100 | 89 | 37 |
| Tamarack Lake | 118 | 3 | 88 | 96 | 43 |
| Floating Bog Bay | 94 | 9 | 88 | 46 | 29 |
| Itasca Wilderness Sanctuary | 53 | 0 | 43 | 33 | 7 |