Birding spots · Missouri
Best Birding Spots in Macon County, Missouri
Long Branch Lake leads Macon County's birding spots with 172 species reported, best in fall. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch Lake | 172 | 88 | 112 | 72 | 133 |
| Atlanta Conservation Area | 92 | 8 | 24 | 57 | 49 |
| Thomas Hill Reservoir | 85 | 43 | 19 | 0 | 64 |
| Macon Lake | 79 | 45 | 39 | 25 | 57 |
| Thomas Hill Reservoir (northeast) | 59 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 41 |