Birding spots · South Dakota
Best Birding Spots in Charles Mix County, South Dakota
Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge leads Charles Mix County's birding spots with 158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge | 158 | 30 | 121 | 99 | 84 |
| Francis Case Recreation Area | 102 | 38 | 54 | 48 | 14 |