Birding spots · Wisconsin
Best Birding Spots in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (Chicken Valley) leads Buffalo County's birding spots with 136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (Chicken Valley) | 136 | 12 | 114 | 66 | 97 |
| Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge - Winona District | 122 | 11 | 116 | 46 | 52 |
| Merrick State Park | 95 | 9 | 79 | 59 | 34 |
| Riecks Lake | 70 | 0 | 41 | 24 | 41 |
| Truedale Lake | 70 | 1 | 43 | 40 | 2 |