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Birding Near Durham, NC

21 birding locations within 50 miles

North Carolina · United States

21

Locations

38+

Species

5

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Durham

Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

7.2 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Ellerbe Creek RR Grade

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 230 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

8.3 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Hickory Hill Boat Ramp

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 213 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

8.6 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Neuse River RR Grade

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 206 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

North Carolina

9.5 mi away

Moderate

Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road

Forest birding hotspot in North Carolina with 209 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

9.7 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Rolling View

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 205 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

North Carolina

9.9 mi away

Moderate

Flat River Waterfowl Impoundment

River/Riparian birding hotspot in North Carolina with 209 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

North Carolina

9.9 mi away

Moderate

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Forest birding hotspot in North Carolina with 210 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

North Carolina

10.2 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)

River/Riparian birding hotspot in North Carolina with 227 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

North Carolina

11.7 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats

Wetland birding hotspot in North Carolina with 219 recorded species.

WetlandRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

11.9 mi away

Easy

Lake Crabtree County Park

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 254 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

12.6 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 201 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

15.1 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 215 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

15.4 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 217 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

North Carolina

15.5 mi away

Moderate

Schenck Forest

Forest birding hotspot in North Carolina with 207 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

20.8 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 262 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

21.0 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 253 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

22.3 mi away

Moderate

Lake Wheeler marshes

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 216 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
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North Carolina

22.3 mi away

Easy

Yates Mill County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in North Carolina with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

23.6 mi away

Moderate

Lake Wheeler

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 202 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

North Carolina

37.8 mi away

Moderate

Guilford County Farm/Howerton Road

Forest birding hotspot in North Carolina with 208 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

47.1 mi away

Moderate

Buckhorn Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 246 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall

Top Species Near Durham

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseKilldeerWilson's SnipeLesser YellowlegsLeast SandpiperRing-billed GullDouble-crested CormorantGreat Blue HeronOspreyEastern PhoebeCommon LoonBald EagleBuffleheadMourning DoveRed-shouldered HawkRing-necked DuckLesser ScaupBonaparte's GullWood DuckMallardRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerTurkey VultureBarred OwlRed-headed Woodpecker+13 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Lake13 locations
River/Riparian5 locations
Forest4 locations
Wetland4 locations
Urban Park2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring21 locations
Fall21 locations
Winter21 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Durham, NC?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Durham include Falls Lake - Ellerbe Creek RR Grade, Falls Lake - Hickory Hill Boat Ramp, Falls Lake - Neuse River RR Grade, Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road, Falls Lake - Rolling View. These spots offer lake, river/riparian, forest habitats.
What birds can I see near Durham?▼
Birders near Durham can spot species including Canada Goose, Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpiper, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Durham?▼
The best seasons for birding near Durham are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Durham?▼
There are 21 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Durham, NC, ranging from 7.2 to 47.1 miles from the city center.

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