Birding spots · Missouri
Best Birding Spots in Johnson County, Missouri
Holden City Lake leads Johnson County's birding spots with 194 species reported, best in spring. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden City Lake | 194 | 95 | 156 | 101 | 133 |
| Clear Fork Lake | 149 | 39 | 133 | 66 | 71 |
| Pertle Springs Park | 141 | 51 | 121 | 72 | 87 |
| Hazel Hill Lake | 134 | 44 | 110 | 59 | 66 |
| Lions Lake Park and Culp Park | 128 | 58 | 102 | 54 | 56 |
| Cave Hollow Park and Old Drum Dog Park | 67 | 31 | 49 | 15 | 34 |
| Birding spot near Lake Lafayette | 88 | 9 | 56 | 59 | 31 |