Birding spots · Virginia
Best Birding Spots in Russell County, Virginia
Elk Garden leads Russell County's birding spots with 74 species reported, best in summer. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Garden | 74 | 28 | 41 | 53 | 17 |
| Laurel Bed Lake | 70 | 4 | 31 | 32 | 18 |
| Fugate Gap | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |