Birding spots · South Dakota
Best Birding Spots in Lincoln County, South Dakota
Blood Run National Historic Landmark Area Tcf Tract leads Lincoln County's birding spots with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Run National Historic Landmark Area Tcf Tract | 173 | 25 | 149 | 104 | 110 |
| Newton Hills (Sargeant Creek) | 127 | 22 | 111 | 68 | 17 |
| Newton Hills | 116 | 16 | 106 | 57 | 18 |
| Lake Alvin Recreation Area | 91 | 8 | 58 | 30 | 39 |
| Newton Hills (southeast) | 81 | 16 | 64 | 39 | 0 |