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Birding Near Columbus, OH

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Ohio · United States

30

Locations

56+

Species

8

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Columbus

Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

< 1 mi away

Easy

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

2.3 mi away

Easy

Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 217 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

4.2 mi away

Moderate

Ohio State University - Wetlands

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

6.7 mi away

Easy

Duranceau Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 203 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a red bird sitting on top of a tree branch

Ohio

9.9 mi away

Easy

Blendon Woods Metro Park

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 227 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

10.8 mi away

Easy

Walnut Woods Metro Park - Tall Pines Area

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 212 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
A body of water surrounded by trees and rocks

Ohio

11.0 mi away

Easy

Kiwanis Riverway Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 210 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
A grassy field with a small pond in the middle of it

Ohio

11.2 mi away

Easy

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park - Darby Plains Wet Prairie Restoration

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 250 recorded species.

River/RiparianGrasslandUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

11.4 mi away

Easy

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park - Kuhlwein Road Wetlands

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 213 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

11.7 mi away

Moderate

Pickerington Ponds

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 253 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

11.9 mi away

Easy

Hoover Reservoir - Hoover Dam Park

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 215 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

12.5 mi away

Easy

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 227 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

13.2 mi away

Easy

Highbanks Metro Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 203 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

13.8 mi away

Easy

Prairie Oaks Metro Park - Darby Bend Lakes

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 224 recorded species.

GrasslandUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

14.0 mi away

Easy

Prairie Oaks Metro Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 203 recorded species.

GrasslandUrban ParkSpringFall
Mountain birding habitat

Ohio

14.9 mi away

Easy

Glacier Ridge Metro Park - Honda Wetlands

Mountain birding hotspot in Ohio with 212 recorded species.

MountainUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

15.3 mi away

Moderate

Hoover Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 232 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

15.5 mi away

Easy

Slate Run Metro Park - Wetlands

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ohio

16.0 mi away

Easy

Alum Creek State Park - Beach and Alum Reservoir South

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 259 recorded species.

CoastalLakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Mountain birding habitat

Ohio

16.8 mi away

Easy

Glacier Ridge Metro Park

Mountain birding hotspot in Ohio with 213 recorded species.

MountainUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

17.2 mi away

Moderate

Hoover Nature Preserve - Old Sunbury Road

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 234 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

18.1 mi away

Moderate

Hoover Scenic Trail, Plumb Road to Wiese Road

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 227 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

19.3 mi away

Easy

Alum Creek State Park - Alum Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 211 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

20.1 mi away

Moderate

Stages Pond State Nature Preserve

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 209 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

23.5 mi away

Easy

Ohio Wesleyan University Campus

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

25.7 mi away

Moderate

Hebron Fish Hatchery and Wetlands

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 242 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

26.3 mi away

Easy

Deer Creek State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 224 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ohio

26.6 mi away

Easy

Deer Creek State Park - Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 213 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ohio

27.9 mi away

Moderate

Delaware Wildlife Area - Panhandle Road

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 242 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

28.9 mi away

Easy

Delaware State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 241 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Columbus

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardRedheadHooded MerganserMourning DoveDowny WoodpeckerCarolina ChickadeeRed-bellied WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerRock PigeonRing-billed GullDouble-crested CormorantBlue JayAmerican RobinNorthern CardinalNorthern ShovelerCooper's HawkEastern BluebirdTurkey VultureKilldeerAmerican WoodcockAmerican CrowBarred OwlBald Eagle+31 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park17 locations
Grassland9 locations
Wetland7 locations
River/Riparian7 locations
Lake5 locations
Forest2 locations
Mountain2 locations
Coastal2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Columbus, OH?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Columbus include Scioto Audubon Metro Park, Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio State University - Wetlands, Duranceau Park, Blendon Woods Metro Park. These spots offer urban park, grassland, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Columbus?▼
Birders near Columbus can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Redhead, Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area's 8 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Columbus?▼
The best seasons for birding near Columbus are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Columbus?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Columbus, OH, ranging from 1.0 to 28.9 miles from the city center.

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