Fun Freetime - Best States for Birdwatching

 

Which states are the best for spotting rare birds and enjoying nature’s symphony? To celebrate National Go Birding Day (Apr. 26), Lawn Love ranked 2025's Best States for Birdwatching. We compared all 50 U.S. states across 5 feather-focused categories. We examined the number of Audubon centers and sanctuaries, bird species, endemic bird species, and birdwatching groups, among 21 total metrics.

Top 5 States  California Florida Texas New York Washington Bottom 5 States Iowa South Dakota Nevada Nebraska Kansas

Don’t see your state below? Check out the full ranking.   Key Insights: Room to roam: California (No. 1), New York (No. 4), and Washington (No. 5) boast the most state parks, while northern states North Dakota (No. 39) and Minnesota (No. 33) take flight with some of the most wildlife refuges. Connecticut (No. 10) and New York lead in Audubon centers, providing prime perches for birdwatchers.    Fowl play: Iowa (No. 50) and Kansas (No. 46) land in the top half for conservation efforts despite landing at the bottom of the ranking. Joining them at the bottom but with some redeeming qualities, Oklahoma (No. 44) and Kansas offer decent bird variety, and West Virginia (No. 43) offers one of the best climates and good access to state parks and trails.   Flock together: Birdwatchers unite in Colorado (No. 9) and Virginia (No. 18), with some of the most birdwatching groups, while smaller states, Delaware (No. 31) and Vermont (No. 14), stand out for the highest numbers of birdwatchers per capita. Read the full story here: https://www.lawnlove.com/blog/studies/best-states-birdwatching/ Other helpful links: Methodology  Hire a local Lawn Love pro to create a bird-friendly landscape that’s music to your ears.  More from Lawn Love: Beneficial Birds You Want in Your Yard Benefits of Attracting Birds to Your Yard How to Attract Birds to Your Yard 2025’s Best States for Hobby Farms Best Plants to Attract Birds to Your Yard Benefits of a Freedom Lawn