Birding spots · Mississippi
Best Birding Spots in DeSoto County, Mississippi
Arkabutla Lake leads DeSoto County's birding spots with 104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkabutla Lake | 104 | 35 | 61 | 24 | 47 |
| Birding spot near Eudora | 136 | 13 | 128 | 13 | 0 |
| Birding spot near Horseshoe Lake | 122 | 24 | 90 | 53 | 54 |
| Birding spot near Lakeview | 93 | 36 | 67 | 21 | 11 |