Birding spots · Missouri
Best Birding Spots in Vernon County, Missouri
August A. Busch Jr. Mem Wetlands at Four Rivers Conservation Area leads Vernon County's birding spots with 214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August A. Busch Jr. Mem Wetlands at Four Rivers Conservation Area | 214 | 84 | 178 | 122 | 90 |
| Schell Lake | 189 | 61 | 149 | 101 | 93 |
| Bushwacker Lake Conservation Area | 115 | 44 | 66 | 57 | 51 |
| Osage Prairie Conservation Area | 60 | 4 | 51 | 12 | 15 |