Birding spots · West Virginia
Best Birding Spots in Jackson County, West Virginia
Ritchies Pond leads Jackson County's birding spots with 81 species reported, best in spring. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchies Pond | 81 | 43 | 44 | 35 | 42 |
| Rollins Lake Wildlife Management Area | 66 | 19 | 41 | 33 | 28 |
| Waterfront Park | 55 | 24 | 19 | 29 | 15 |
| Birding spot near Ripley | 79 | 28 | 51 | 49 | 36 |