Birding spots · West Virginia
Best Birding Spots in Putnam County, West Virginia
Winfield Locks and Dam leads Putnam County's birding spots with 115 species reported, best in spring. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Locks and Dam | 115 | 54 | 85 | 60 | 65 |
| Hurricane City Park | 40 | 3 | 25 | 18 | 17 |
| Birding spot near Poca | 37 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 14 |