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Birding Near Akron, OH

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Ohio · United States

30

Locations

52+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Akron

landscape photography of trees

Ohio

7.8 mi away

Moderate

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Ira Road Beaver Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 222 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

7.9 mi away

Moderate

PPG Lime Lakes

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 213 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

8.4 mi away

Moderate

Mogadore Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 210 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

9.7 mi away

Moderate

Nimisila Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 222 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

9.7 mi away

Moderate

Bath Nature Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 208 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

14.6 mi away

Moderate

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Jaite Mill Park Headquarters

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 206 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

14.7 mi away

Moderate

William J. Robertson Nature Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 209 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

15.3 mi away

Moderate

Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 201 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

16.7 mi away

Moderate

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Station Road Parking Area (train tracks closed to entry)

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

18.0 mi away

Moderate

Walborn Reservoir - Eagle Nest Observation Deck

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 201 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

18.9 mi away

Moderate

Walborn Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 232 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

20.7 mi away

Easy

Chippewa Lake Park - Krabill Lodge

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 218 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

20.8 mi away

Easy

West Branch State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ohio

21.1 mi away

Moderate

Chippewa Inlet Trail - North

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 219 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

22.6 mi away

Moderate

Berlin Lake - Greenbower Bridge

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 204 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

22.8 mi away

Moderate

Berlin Mudflats

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 219 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

24.4 mi away

Moderate

Frohring Meadows

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

24.8 mi away

Moderate

Big Creek Reservation - Lake Isaac

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 216 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

25.9 mi away

Moderate

James H. Barrow Field Station

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 207 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

26.2 mi away

Moderate

Berlin Lake Bike Trail

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 215 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

27.0 mi away

Moderate

LaDue Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 248 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

28.4 mi away

Moderate

Shaker Lakes - Lower Shaker Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 228 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

29.1 mi away

Challenging

The Wilderness Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 206 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

29.4 mi away

Moderate

Spencer Lake Wildlife Area

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 201 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

29.6 mi away

Easy

Rocky River Reservation - Nature Center Trails

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 211 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

30.0 mi away

Easy

Lake View Cemetery

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 203 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

30.4 mi away

Easy

Lakefront Reservation - Edgewater Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 260 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
An aerial view of downtown Cleveland at sunset with the docks at Edgewater Park in front

Ohio

30.6 mi away

Easy

Wendy Park, Whiskey Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 292 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

31.4 mi away

Moderate

Burke Lakefront Airport

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 209 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

32.0 mi away

Easy

Lakewood Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 226 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Top Species Near Akron

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardAmerican Black DuckBlue JayRed-winged BlackbirdMourning DoveKilldeerRed-bellied WoodpeckerBlack-capped ChickadeeAmerican Tree SparrowCommon GrackleTurkey VultureGreat Blue HeronCooper's HawkRing-billed GullDowny WoodpeckerRing-necked DuckTrumpeter SwanAmerican WigeonHooded MerganserAmerican WoodcockGadwallCommon MerganserAmerican RobinSong Sparrow+27 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland12 locations
Lake12 locations
Grassland11 locations
Urban Park5 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Coastal2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Akron, OH?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Akron include Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Ira Road Beaver Marsh, PPG Lime Lakes, Mogadore Reservoir, Nimisila Reservoir, Bath Nature Preserve. These spots offer wetland, grassland, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Akron?▼
Birders near Akron can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Blue Jay, Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Akron?▼
The best seasons for birding near Akron are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Akron?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Akron, OH, ranging from 7.8 to 32.0 miles from the city center.

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