Birding spots · Nebraska
Best Birding Spots in Sheridan County, Nebraska
Smith Lake Wildlife Management Area leads Sheridan County's birding spots with 128 species reported, best in spring. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Lake Wildlife Management Area | 128 | 6 | 108 | 59 | 53 |
| Walgren Lake State Recreation Area | 116 | 1 | 74 | 67 | 57 |
| Birding spot near Gordon | 44 | 18 | 20 | 9 | 27 |