And use eBird online to see what birds are identified in particular areas, including popular hotspots. Go to ebird.org, then under "location" select the county you are looking in. The "Major Location" is like North America. Then the second box is "Region" where you would start typing in the county. Then you will see the list of birds most recently IDed in that county, and you can find more specific location info there.
There is also an eBird app so you can do all that stuff from your phone. The website is easier, though.
You can register and keep your observations there if you want to share. Any questionable birds on your lists will be reviewed by a regional expert. You will get email feedback from the expert if something is in doubt or is nuked because it just isn't likely that you saw an Ivory Billed Woodpecker.
When you submit a checklist for a particular outing, you will get a list with checkboxes of the birds that are known to likely be in the area you are birding.
That's really the best tool for becoming aware of the birds in your area and where to find specific ones.