Birding spots · New Mexico
Best Birding Spots in McKinley County, New Mexico
Ramah Reservoir leads McKinley County's birding spots with 139 species reported, best in fall. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramah Reservoir | 139 | 19 | 92 | 63 | 93 |
| Train Canyon | 77 | 0 | 34 | 47 | 31 |
| Red Rock State Park | 53 | 16 | 42 | 28 | 15 |
| Birding spot near Bluewater | 74 | 15 | 52 | 39 | 23 |