Birding spots · West Virginia
Best Birding Spots in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Brushy Fork leads Nicholas County's birding spots with 140 species reported, best in spring. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushy Fork | 140 | 39 | 116 | 91 | 76 |
| Summersville Recreation Area | 98 | 14 | 55 | 47 | 57 |
| Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park | 85 | 17 | 63 | 50 | 20 |
| Summersville Lake | 78 | 17 | 45 | 47 | 48 |
| Summersville Lake (Battle Run) | 50 | 22 | 32 | 0 | 24 |