Birding spots · Minnesota
Best Birding Spots in Lincoln County, Minnesota
Gislason Lake leads Lincoln County's birding spots with 94 species reported, best in summer. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gislason Lake | 94 | 0 | 65 | 68 | 3 |
| Birding spot near Lake Benton | 93 | 6 | 75 | 33 | 52 |
| Birding spot near Lake Benton (Norwegian Creek) | 83 | 0 | 71 | 16 | 15 |
| Birding spot near Lake Benton (southeast) | 72 | 0 | 54 | 27 | 19 |