Birding spots · New York
Best Birding Spots in Montgomery County, New York
Fort Hunter leads Montgomery County's birding spots with 155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hunter | 155 | 51 | 131 | 83 | 65 |
| Kayaderosseras Creek | 132 | 38 | 111 | 77 | 75 |
| Schoharie Creek Preserve | 67 | 0 | 47 | 39 | 20 |
| Riverlink Park | 54 | 17 | 34 | 24 | 26 |
| Fultonville | 50 | 26 | 37 | 10 | 14 |
| Birding spot near Hagaman | 79 | 0 | 51 | 60 | 38 |
| Birding spot near Ames | 59 | 0 | 45 | 49 | 0 |
| Birding spot near Fort Plain | 47 | 5 | 35 | 12 | 17 |