Birding spots · West Virginia
Best Birding Spots in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Cranberry Glades National Natural Landmark leads Pocahontas County's birding spots with 123 species reported, best in spring. 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Glades National Natural Landmark | 123 | 11 | 110 | 91 | 49 |
| Stillwell Park | 113 | 36 | 73 | 55 | 67 |
| Cranberry Glades National Natural Landmark (Charles Creek) | 92 | 1 | 77 | 77 | 22 |
| Watoga Lake | 85 | 11 | 44 | 66 | 22 |
| Monongahela National Forest | 81 | 6 | 68 | 61 | 27 |
| Rimel Wildlife Management Area | 57 | 0 | 38 | 48 | 0 |
| Falls of Hills Creek | 45 | 0 | 20 | 29 | 5 |
| Birding spot near Falling Spring | 46 | 0 | 25 | 29 | 10 |
| Birding spot near Cass | 37 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 9 |