Birding spots · Missouri
Best Birding Spots in Clinton County, Missouri
Newby Lake leads Clinton County's birding spots with 127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newby Lake | 127 | 52 | 99 | 64 | 53 |
| Wallace State Park | 117 | 25 | 102 | 53 | 34 |
| Smithville Recreation Area (north) | 102 | 25 | 59 | 39 | 43 |