Birding spots · West Virginia
Best Birding Spots in Ohio County, West Virginia
Bear Rock Lakes Wildlife Management Area leads Ohio County's birding spots with 96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Rock Lakes Wildlife Management Area | 96 | 22 | 70 | 59 | 52 |
| Oglebay Park | 78 | 30 | 59 | 53 | 31 |
| Oglebay Park (Schenk Lake) | 71 | 28 | 57 | 33 | 31 |
| Pike Island Pool | 68 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 21 |