Birding spots · Missouri
Best Birding Spots in Benton County, Missouri
Harry Truman Recreation Area leads Benton County's birding spots with 150 species reported, best in fall. 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Truman Recreation Area | 150 | 56 | 93 | 78 | 96 |
| Big Buffalo Creek Natural Area | 122 | 0 | 113 | 56 | 21 |
| Hi Lonesome Prairie Conservation Area | 109 | 47 | 73 | 61 | 57 |
| Harry S Truman State Park | 75 | 25 | 45 | 43 | 27 |
| Mora Conservation Area | 73 | 30 | 41 | 43 | 15 |
| Harry Truman Recreation Area (Indian Hill) | 54 | 19 | 14 | 27 | 24 |
| Lost Valley Fish Hatchery | 51 | 17 | 34 | 14 | 6 |