Birding spots · Montana
Best Birding Spots in Sanders County, Montana
Thompson Falls Reservoir leads Sanders County's birding spots with 141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Falls Reservoir | 141 | 54 | 101 | 71 | 86 |
| Sčilíp | 81 | 34 | 50 | 24 | 39 |
| Thompson Falls Reservoir (Steamboat Island) | 78 | 18 | 31 | 48 | 37 |
| Prospect Creek | 57 | 0 | 34 | 32 | 15 |