Birding spots · South Dakota
Best Birding Spots in Fall River County, South Dakota
Alabaugh Canyon leads Fall River County's birding spots with 111 species reported, best in spring. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaugh Canyon | 111 | 14 | 97 | 61 | 42 |
| Angostura Reservoir | 110 | 10 | 90 | 37 | 23 |
| Cheyenne River Canyons Fee | 92 | 0 | 88 | 25 | 0 |
| Cold Brook Reservoir | 79 | 10 | 60 | 33 | 23 |
| Cascade Springs | 73 | 0 | 45 | 50 | 9 |
| Angostura Recreation Area | 70 | 1 | 44 | 26 | 23 |
| Upper Chautauqua Park | 63 | 4 | 47 | 27 | 2 |