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Birding Near Philadelphia, PA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Pennsylvania · United States

30

Locations

60+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Philadelphia

River/Riparian birding habitat

Pennsylvania

2.1 mi away

Moderate

Delaware River Trail - Reed Saint (incl. piers)

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 200 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Pennsylvania

2.9 mi away

Easy

Bartram's Garden

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 222 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Pennsylvania

3.6 mi away

Easy

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 230 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New Jersey

5.5 mi away

Moderate

Wheelabrator Wildlife Refuge

Forest birding hotspot in New Jersey with 212 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New Jersey

6.3 mi away

Moderate

National Park - Dredge Spoils

Forest birding hotspot in New Jersey with 233 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
a small bird perched on a tree branch

Pennsylvania

6.7 mi away

Moderate

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge - impoundment

Wetland birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 307 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Pennsylvania

8.2 mi away

Challenging

Delaware River - Hog Island Road

Coastal birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 273 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Pennsylvania

8.7 mi away

Moderate

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge - wetlands

Wetland birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 280 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Pennsylvania

9.7 mi away

Moderate

Pennypack on the Delaware

Forest birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 272 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New Jersey

11.3 mi away

Easy

Amico Island Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New Jersey with 206 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New Jersey

12.2 mi away

Moderate

Flood Gate

Forest birding hotspot in New Jersey with 235 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
a stream running through a lush green forest

Pennsylvania

13.8 mi away

Moderate

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust

Forest birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 225 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
A winding road through a lush green tea plantation

Pennsylvania

14.3 mi away

Moderate

Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 204 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Pennsylvania

14.9 mi away

Easy

Ridley Creek State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 205 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

New Jersey

15.1 mi away

Moderate

Raccoon Creek

River/Riparian birding hotspot in New Jersey with 204 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Pennsylvania

16.2 mi away

Easy

Norristown Farm Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Pennsylvania

17.8 mi away

Easy

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Pennsylvania

18.5 mi away

Easy

Churchville Nature Center/Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 236 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Pennsylvania

19.0 mi away

Easy

Bradford Dam/Nike Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 233 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Pennsylvania

19.6 mi away

Easy

Silver Lake Park/Nature Center

Lake birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 204 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Pennsylvania

21.8 mi away

Easy

Core Creek Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 233 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New Jersey

23.6 mi away

Moderate

BC Fairgrounds/Barker's Brook National Recreation Area (old Mercer Sod Farm)

Forest birding hotspot in New Jersey with 206 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Delaware

23.9 mi away

Easy

Brandywine Creek State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Delaware with 210 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
a river surrounded by lush green trees in the middle of a forest

Pennsylvania

23.9 mi away

Easy

Exton Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 229 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Pennsylvania

24.8 mi away

Moderate

Pine Run Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 225 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
A blackbird perched on a green fence.

Pennsylvania

25.8 mi away

Easy

Peace Valley Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 296 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Pennsylvania

26.8 mi away

Easy

Peace Valley Park - Nature Center

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 240 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New Jersey

27.2 mi away

Moderate

Mannington Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in New Jersey with 225 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Pennsylvania

27.5 mi away

Easy

Longwood Gardens

Forest birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 210 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New Jersey

28.3 mi away

Easy

Abbott Marshlands - John A. Roebling Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New Jersey with 221 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Top Species Near Philadelphia

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseCommon MerganserRuddy DuckRing-billed GullAmerican RobinMallardMourning DoveNorthern ShovelerCooper's HawkYellow-bellied SapsuckerAmerican Black DuckCanvasbackBuffleheadRed-eyed VireoScarlet TanagerPileated WoodpeckerWood ThrushOvenbirdNorthern PintailGreen-winged TealAmerican CrowAmerican WoodcockHouse SparrowWhite-throated SparrowCommon Grackle+35 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park12 locations
Wetland11 locations
Forest8 locations
River/Riparian6 locations
Lake3 locations
Coastal2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Philadelphia, PA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Philadelphia include Delaware River Trail - Reed Saint (incl. piers), Bartram's Garden, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Wheelabrator Wildlife Refuge, National Park - Dredge Spoils. These spots offer river/riparian, urban park, forest habitats.
What birds can I see near Philadelphia?▼
Birders near Philadelphia can spot species including Canada Goose, Common Merganser, Ruddy Duck, Ring-billed Gull, American Robin, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Northern Shoveler. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Philadelphia?▼
The best seasons for birding near Philadelphia are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Philadelphia?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Philadelphia, PA, ranging from 2.1 to 28.3 miles from the city center.

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