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Best Birding Spots in Patrick County, Virginia
Fairy Stone Lake leads Patrick County's birding spots with 101 species reported, best in spring. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Stone Lake | 101 | 37 | 81 | 60 | 48 |
| Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area | 85 | 32 | 70 | 18 | 27 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway (Grassy Knoll) | 79 | 26 | 63 | 44 | 40 |
| Little Rock Castle Creek | 65 | 13 | 50 | 35 | 25 |
| The Saddle | 64 | 20 | 44 | 45 | 38 |
| Lovers Leap | 40 | 3 | 33 | 30 | 3 |