Birding spots · Missouri
Best Birding Spots in St. Francois County, Missouri
Bismarck Conservation Area leads St. Francois County's birding spots with 135 species reported, best in spring. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck Conservation Area | 135 | 47 | 112 | 16 | 42 |
| Saint Francois State Park | 113 | 39 | 102 | 56 | 55 |
| Saint Joe State Park | 98 | 1 | 86 | 36 | 47 |
| Engler Park | 97 | 27 | 86 | 20 | 21 |
| Iron Mountain Lake | 63 | 45 | 20 | 1 | 34 |