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Best Birding Spots in Harlan County, Nebraska
Pheasant Point leads Harlan County's birding spots with 123 species reported, best in spring. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Point | 123 | 41 | 94 | 51 | 45 |
| Alma Vista Picnic Area | 113 | 28 | 55 | 45 | 52 |
| Gremlin Cove (west) | 86 | 32 | 67 | 21 | 28 |
| Harlan County Recreation Area (Alma) | 81 | 7 | 41 | 33 | 29 |
| Gremlin Cove | 80 | 24 | 66 | 21 | 35 |
| Harlan County Recreation Area | 79 | 19 | 48 | 20 | 28 |
| Harlan County Recreation Area (east) | 75 | 14 | 36 | 18 | 20 |
| Harlan County Recreation Area (Eureka Creek) | 73 | 30 | 53 | 19 | 22 |