Birding Near Cincinnati, OH

28 birding locations within 50 miles

Ohio · United States

28

Locations

43+

Species

7

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Cincinnati

Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

5.9 mi away

Easy

Otto Armleder Memorial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 244 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

9.9 mi away

Moderate

Newtown Gravel Pits

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

11.2 mi away

Moderate

Winton Woods - Settling Pond

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 201 recorded species.

ForestLakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

13.9 mi away

Moderate

Camp Dennison Gravel Pits

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 213 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

14.5 mi away

Easy

Cincinnati Nature Center - Rowe Woods

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 209 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

15.0 mi away

Moderate

Shawnee Lookout

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 200 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

15.5 mi away

Moderate

Great Miami River - Lost Bridge

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 222 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

16.3 mi away

Moderate

Miami Whitewater Forest

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 230 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

16.6 mi away

Moderate

Fernald Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 258 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

16.8 mi away

Moderate

Ellis Lake Wetlands

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 238 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

17.1 mi away

Easy

Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks)

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 256 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

17.6 mi away

Moderate

Miami Whitewater Forest - Shaker Trace Wetlands

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 252 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Indiana

17.9 mi away

Easy

Oxbow Nature Conservancy (Enter at North Parking Lot)

Grassland birding hotspot in Indiana with 267 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

18.6 mi away

Moderate

Riverside Natural Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 211 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

19.7 mi away

Easy

Voice of America MetroPark

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 208 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ohio

21.1 mi away

Easy

East Fork State Park - South Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 259 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ohio

23.4 mi away

Easy

East Fork State Park - Williamsburg Wetland

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 202 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ohio

33.8 mi away

Moderate

Indian Creek Wildlife Area - Greentree Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 207 recorded species.

WetlandRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

34.9 mi away

Easy

Hueston Woods State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 253 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

36.0 mi away

Easy

Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 222 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Indiana

36.3 mi away

Moderate

Mounds State Recreation Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Indiana with 201 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

37.9 mi away

Easy

Cowan Lake State Park - Cowan Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 232 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ohio

38.7 mi away

Easy

Caesar Creek State Park - Beach Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 246 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Indiana

39.7 mi away

Moderate

Brookville Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Indiana with 247 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

39.9 mi away

Easy

Caesar Creek State Park - Harveysburg Road

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

River/RiparianSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ohio

41.4 mi away

Moderate

Spring Valley Wildlife Area - South

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 258 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Indiana

43.0 mi away

Easy

Whitewater Memorial State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Indiana with 236 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Indiana

43.6 mi away

Moderate

Brookville Lake - Treaty Line Rd Mudflats

Lake birding hotspot in Indiana with 240 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall

Top Species Near Cincinnati

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseBlack VultureRed-bellied WoodpeckerCarolina ChickadeeTufted TitmouseAmerican WigeonMallardNorthern PintailRing-necked DuckRedheadTurkey VultureRed-tailed HawkDowny WoodpeckerPileated WoodpeckerWild TurkeyMourning DoveRed-shouldered HawkAmerican CrowEastern BluebirdGadwallGreen-winged TealRed-eyed VireoScarlet TanagerWood ThrushOvenbird+18 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland13 locations
Grassland10 locations
Forest6 locations
Lake5 locations
River/Riparian4 locations
Coastal2 locations
Urban Park1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring28 locations
Fall28 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Cincinnati, OH?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Cincinnati include Otto Armleder Memorial Park, Newtown Gravel Pits, Winton Woods - Settling Pond, Camp Dennison Gravel Pits, Cincinnati Nature Center - Rowe Woods. These spots offer urban park, grassland, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Cincinnati?
Birders near Cincinnati can spot species including Canada Goose, Black Vulture, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Cincinnati?
The best seasons for birding near Cincinnati are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Cincinnati?
There are 28 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Cincinnati, OH, ranging from 5.9 to 43.6 miles from the city center.