Birding spots · Texas
Best Birding Spots in Upshur County, Texas
Lake Gilmer leads Upshur County's birding spots with 107 species reported, best in winter. 4 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 Gilmer | 107 | 66 | 66 | 11 | 45 |
| Lake Gladewater | 86 | 41 | 74 | 28 | 41 |
| Lake O' the Pines Recreation Area | 85 | 58 | 50 | 23 | 51 |
| Lake O' the Pines | 80 | 40 | 43 | 11 | 35 |