Birding spots · South Dakota
Best Birding Spots in Meade County, South Dakota
Bear Butte Lake leads Meade County's birding spots with 128 species reported, best in spring. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Butte Lake | 128 | 0 | 101 | 72 | 66 |
| Bear Butte Lake Recreation Area | 59 | 2 | 18 | 47 | 12 |
| Birding spot near Ashland Heights | 89 | 0 | 78 | 53 | 26 |