Birding spots · Minnesota
Best Birding Spots in Jackson County, Minnesota
Kilen Woods State Park leads Jackson County's birding spots with 123 species reported, best in spring. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilen Woods State Park | 123 | 5 | 114 | 48 | 30 |
| South Heron Lake | 113 | 0 | 70 | 31 | 47 |
| Jackson County Waterfowl Production Area | 85 | 0 | 65 | 38 | 1 |