Birding spots · Missouri
Best Birding Spots in Iron County, Missouri
East Branch Knob Creek leads Iron County's birding spots with 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Knob Creek | 93 | 15 | 70 | 31 | 25 |
| Elephant Rocks State Park | 75 | 17 | 62 | 28 | 20 |
| Taum Sauk Mountain State Park | 67 | 8 | 51 | 40 | 21 |