Birding Near Dayton, OH

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Ohio · United States

30

Locations

44+

Species

7

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Dayton

Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

3.5 mi away

Easy

Eastwood MetroPark

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 216 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

6.1 mi away

Easy

Huffman MetroPark

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 213 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

7.6 mi away

Moderate

Huffman Prairie Flying Field

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 214 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

10.0 mi away

Easy

Englewood MetroPark

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 264 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

11.5 mi away

Easy

Englewood MetroPark - North Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ohio

16.4 mi away

Moderate

Spring Valley Wildlife Area - South

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 258 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ohio

19.3 mi away

Easy

Caesar Creek State Park - Beach Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 246 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

19.8 mi away

Easy

Caesar Creek State Park - Harveysburg Road

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

River/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

26.6 mi away

Easy

Old Reid Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

27.9 mi away

Easy

Buck Creek State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 279 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

28.9 mi away

Easy

Voice of America MetroPark

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 208 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

29.9 mi away

Easy

Cowan Lake State Park - Cowan Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 232 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

31.2 mi away

Moderate

Clark Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 216 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

31.7 mi away

Easy

Hueston Woods State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 253 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

31.9 mi away

Easy

Kiser Lake State Park

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 215 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

32.5 mi away

Moderate

Ellis Lake Wetlands

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 238 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

32.6 mi away

Easy

Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 222 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

33.0 mi away

Easy

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

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 256 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

33.6 mi away

Moderate

Riverside Natural Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 211 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Indiana

36.8 mi away

Moderate

Middle Fork Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Indiana with 203 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

37.8 mi away

Moderate

Winton Woods - Settling Pond

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 201 recorded species.

ForestLakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

38.9 mi away

Moderate

Camp Dennison Gravel Pits

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 213 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

41.6 mi away

Moderate

Fernald Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 258 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Indiana

41.6 mi away

Moderate

Cope Environmental Center

Grassland birding hotspot in Indiana with 203 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Indiana

42.1 mi away

Easy

Whitewater Memorial State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Indiana with 236 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ohio

43.1 mi away

Moderate

Indian Creek Wildlife Area - Greentree Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 207 recorded species.

WetlandRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Indiana

43.8 mi away

Moderate

Brookville Lake - Treaty Line Rd Mudflats

Lake birding hotspot in Indiana with 240 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

43.9 mi away

Easy

Cincinnati Nature Center - Rowe Woods

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 209 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

43.9 mi away

Moderate

Newtown Gravel Pits

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 204 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

44.6 mi away

Moderate

Miami Whitewater Forest - Shaker Trace Wetlands

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 252 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall

Top Species Near Dayton

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseGadwallMallardHooded MerganserMourning DoveWood DuckRing-necked DuckKilldeerRed-shouldered HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerPileated WoodpeckerAmerican CrowBald EagleRing-billed GullMute SwanNorthern ShovelerAmerican WigeonRedheadBelted KingfisherDowny WoodpeckerCarolina ChickadeeTufted TitmouseWhite-breasted NuthatchBlack VultureRed-tailed Hawk+19 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland13 locations
Grassland12 locations
Lake7 locations
Forest5 locations
River/Riparian4 locations
Urban Park2 locations
Coastal1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Dayton, OH?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Dayton include Eastwood MetroPark, Huffman MetroPark, Huffman Prairie Flying Field, Englewood MetroPark, Englewood MetroPark - North Park. These spots offer grassland, wetland, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Dayton?
Birders near Dayton can spot species including Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove, Wood Duck, Ring-necked Duck, Killdeer. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Dayton?
The best seasons for birding near Dayton are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Dayton?
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Dayton, OH, ranging from 3.5 to 44.6 miles from the city center.