Birding spots · Ohio
Best Birding Spots in Jefferson County, Ohio
Jefferson Lake State Park leads Jefferson County's birding spots with 100 species reported, best in spring. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lake State Park | 100 | 25 | 83 | 68 | 44 |
| Mingo Sportsmens Club Lake Number | 89 | 15 | 55 | 56 | 36 |
| Fernwood State Forest | 75 | 18 | 50 | 55 | 24 |
| Short Creek | 71 | 39 | 50 | 15 | 17 |
| Birding spot near Bloomingdale | 156 | 75 | 111 | 84 | 100 |