Birding spots · South Dakota
Best Birding Spots in Yankton County, South Dakota
Yankton Unit leads Yankton County's birding spots with 149 species reported, best in spring. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton Unit | 149 | 23 | 138 | 79 | 60 |
| Lake Yankton | 99 | 39 | 74 | 23 | 50 |
| Lewis and Clark Recreation Area (Sego Island (historical)) | 90 | 14 | 65 | 44 | 32 |
| Lewis and Clark Recreation Area | 86 | 27 | 47 | 7 | 57 |
| Lewis and Clark Recreation Area (Gavins Point) | 81 | 0 | 53 | 51 | 32 |
| Lake Yankton (southwest) | 47 | 23 | 16 | 0 | 30 |
| Downstream Day Use Area's | 39 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
| Westside Park | 24 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 8 |