Birding spots · North Carolina
Best Birding Spots in Mitchell County, North Carolina
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area leads Mitchell County's birding spots with 96 species reported, best in fall. 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area | 96 | 8 | 42 | 61 | 79 |
| Town of Spruce Pine - Riverside Park | 83 | 12 | 56 | 42 | 49 |
| White Oak Creek | 67 | 32 | 55 | 41 | 28 |
| Cloudland (historical) | 55 | 1 | 12 | 37 | 30 |
| North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (Round Bald) | 47 | 2 | 20 | 37 | 6 |
| Round Bald | 43 | 1 | 13 | 35 | 15 |
| Birding spot near Spruce Pine | 46 | 1 | 17 | 43 | 3 |