Birding spots · North Dakota
Best Birding Spots in Oliver County, North Dakota
Nelson Lake leads Oliver County's birding spots with 127 species reported, best in spring. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Lake | 127 | 14 | 81 | 50 | 79 |
| Cross Ranch State Park | 100 | 5 | 65 | 62 | 37 |