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Birding Near Pittsburgh, PA

14 birding locations within 50 miles

Pennsylvania · United States

14

Locations

40+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Pittsburgh

Forest birding habitat

Pennsylvania

4.6 mi away

Moderate

Duck Hollow

Forest birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 206 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Pennsylvania

9.2 mi away

Moderate

Wingfield Pines

Forest birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 203 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Pennsylvania

11.6 mi away

Easy

North Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Pennsylvania

16.6 mi away

Moderate

Imperial Grasslands - Main Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 205 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Pennsylvania

21.0 mi away

Easy

Raccoon Creek State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 206 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Pennsylvania

32.3 mi away

Easy

Mammoth Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Pennsylvania

33.4 mi away

Easy

Moraine State Park - Waterfowl Observation Area

Forest birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 207 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Pennsylvania

34.9 mi away

Moderate

Lake Oneida

Lake birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 208 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Pennsylvania

35.6 mi away

Easy

Moraine State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 250 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Pennsylvania

36.3 mi away

Easy

Moraine State Park - Barber Point/Watts Bay/Lakeview Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 207 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Pennsylvania

38.9 mi away

Moderate

Donegal Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 228 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Pennsylvania

42.8 mi away

Moderate

Powdermill Nature Reserve

Forest birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 229 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Pennsylvania

44.0 mi away

Moderate

Keystone Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 204 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Pennsylvania

47.1 mi away

Moderate

State Game Lands 284 - Black Swamp

Wetland birding hotspot in Pennsylvania with 203 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Pittsburgh

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardCommon MerganserMourning DoveRing-billed GullRed-shouldered HawkRed-tailed HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerBlue JayAmerican CrowTufted TitmouseAmerican RobinRedheadRing-necked DuckLesser ScaupHooded MerganserKilldeerAmerican Herring GullTundra SwanGadwallAmerican WigeonSong SparrowRed-eyed VireoScarlet TanagerPileated Woodpecker+15 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland6 locations
Forest5 locations
Lake4 locations
Urban Park2 locations
River/Riparian1 location
Coastal1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring14 locations
Fall14 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Pittsburgh, PA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Pittsburgh include Duck Hollow, Wingfield Pines, North Park, Imperial Grasslands - Main Pond, Raccoon Creek State Park. These spots offer forest, wetland, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Pittsburgh?▼
Birders near Pittsburgh can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Pittsburgh?▼
The best seasons for birding near Pittsburgh are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Pittsburgh?▼
There are 14 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Pittsburgh, PA, ranging from 4.6 to 47.1 miles from the city center.

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