Birding spots · Nevada
Best Birding Spots in Churchill County, Nevada
South Branch Carson River leads Churchill County's birding spots with 138 species reported, best in spring. 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Carson River | 138 | 68 | 110 | 87 | 84 |
| Harmon Reservoir | 129 | 76 | 100 | 71 | 64 |
| Dry Lake | 127 | 42 | 105 | 78 | 77 |
| S Line Reservoir | 117 | 72 | 92 | 73 | 56 |
| Soda Lake Recreation Area | 105 | 48 | 59 | 65 | 43 |
| Birding spot near Fallon | 149 | 55 | 120 | 101 | 101 |
| Birding spot near Fallon Station | 61 | 25 | 37 | 25 | 32 |
| Birding spot near Fallon (Rattlesnake Hill) | 52 | 21 | 35 | 8 | 21 |
| Birding spot near Silver Springs | 49 | 31 | 11 | 7 | 10 |