Birding spots · Wisconsin
Best Birding Spots in Richland County, Wisconsin
Smith Lake leads Richland County's birding spots with 158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Lake | 158 | 15 | 135 | 76 | 58 |
| Lower Wisconsin State Riverway (Westport) | 155 | 19 | 117 | 55 | 107 |
| .37 Reservoir | 107 | 33 | 89 | 50 | 55 |
| Birding spot near Richland Center | 90 | 13 | 47 | 54 | 53 |