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Birding Near Buffalo, NY

30 birding locations within 50 miles

New York · United States

30

Locations

60+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Buffalo

Coastal birding habitat

New York

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Times Beach Nature Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 237 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
an aerial view of a wooded area with a house in the distance

New York

2.9 mi away

Moderate

Tifft Nature Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 270 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

3.0 mi away

Easy

Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 215 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

3.1 mi away

Moderate

Fort Erie - Waverly Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 233 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

New York

3.5 mi away

Challenging

Unity Island - North End

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 206 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

6.5 mi away

Easy

Beaver Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 233 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

6.8 mi away

Easy

Woodlawn Beach State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 245 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

8.2 mi away

Moderate

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 203 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

8.8 mi away

Easy

Amherst State Park

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 211 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

9.5 mi away

Challenging

Grand Island

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 220 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

11.1 mi away

Easy

Point Abino Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

New York

13.3 mi away

Easy

Buckhorn Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 230 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

14.7 mi away

Moderate

Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 205 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

16.0 mi away

Moderate

Sturgeon Point (Beach, Marina and Trails)

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 206 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

16.5 mi away

Easy

Niagara Falls State Park - Goat Island

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 220 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ontario

19.3 mi away

Moderate

Port Colborne - Mud Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Ontario with 219 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

21.2 mi away

Moderate

Wainfleet Bog

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 200 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

21.6 mi away

Moderate

Wainfleet Wetlands CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 209 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

23.2 mi away

Moderate

Niagara College Ponds

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 210 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

23.8 mi away

Moderate

Port Colborne - Morgan's Point CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 257 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

New York

27.2 mi away

Moderate

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge - Cayuga Overlook

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 241 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

27.6 mi away

Easy

Fort Niagara State Park

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 234 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ontario

28.2 mi away

Moderate

Niagara-on-the-Lake - Niagara Shores CA

Lake birding hotspot in Ontario with 205 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

New York

28.6 mi away

Moderate

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge - Headquarters

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 208 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

28.6 mi away

Easy

Port Weller - Malcomson Eco Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

New York

29.1 mi away

Easy

Wilson-Tuscarora State Park

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 228 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

New York

29.1 mi away

Moderate

Beaver Meadow Audubon Center

Grassland birding hotspot in New York with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

29.6 mi away

Moderate

Saint Catharines - Port Weller east pier

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 271 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

New York

30.6 mi away

Moderate

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 239 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New York

32.2 mi away

Easy

Krull County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 209 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Top Species Near Buffalo

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardRock PigeonMourning DoveRing-billed GullAmerican Herring GullDowny WoodpeckerCommon MerganserAmerican CrowDark-eyed JuncoWild TurkeyNorthern CardinalBlack-capped ChickadeeGreat Horned OwlHairy WoodpeckerSanderlingBrown PelicanOspreyRoyal TernWilletGreater ScaupLesser ScaupRed-breasted MerganserTundra SwanCanvasback+35 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Coastal10 locations
Forest9 locations
Wetland9 locations
Urban Park4 locations
Boreal/Taiga3 locations
Lake2 locations
Grassland1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Summer10 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Buffalo, NY?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Buffalo include Times Beach Nature Preserve, Tifft Nature Preserve, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Fort Erie - Waverly Beach, Unity Island - North End. These spots offer coastal, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Buffalo?▼
Birders near Buffalo can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Downy Woodpecker, Common Merganser. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Buffalo?▼
The best seasons for birding near Buffalo are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Buffalo?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Buffalo, NY, ranging from 0.9 to 32.2 miles from the city center.

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