Birding spots · Missouri
Best Birding Spots in Pettis County, Missouri
Perry (R. and M.) Memorial Conservation Area leads Pettis County's birding spots with 128 species reported, best in spring. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry (R. and M.) Memorial Conservation Area | 128 | 28 | 112 | 34 | 36 |
| Paint Brush Prairie Conservation Area | 77 | 28 | 53 | 48 | 12 |
| Spring Fork Lake | 69 | 36 | 49 | 16 | 14 |
| Friendly Prairie Conservation Area | 57 | 22 | 7 | 36 | 13 |