Birding spots · Missouri
Best Birding Spots in Bates County, Missouri
Goose Lake leads Bates County's birding spots with 140 species reported, best in spring. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Lake | 140 | 8 | 116 | 79 | 45 |
| Settle's Ford Conservation Area (Willow Branch) | 110 | 31 | 86 | 49 | 34 |