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Birding Near Rochester, NY

30 birding locations within 50 miles

New York · United States

30

Locations

58+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Rochester

Urban Park birding habitat

New York

4.4 mi away

Easy

LaSalle's Landing Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 227 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New York

5.1 mi away

Easy

Turning Point Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

6.6 mi away

Moderate

Irondequoit Bay outlet: pier, beach and boat ramp

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 224 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

7.0 mi away

Moderate

Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 227 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

9.5 mi away

Moderate

Edgemere Drive

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 269 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

New York

10.1 mi away

Easy

Mendon Ponds Park - Quaker Pond Trail

Lake birding hotspot in New York with 207 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

New York

10.2 mi away

Moderate

Long Pond - Northrup Creek

Lake birding hotspot in New York with 205 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New York

10.6 mi away

Easy

Webster Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

11.5 mi away

Easy

Braddock Bay Park - Hawk Watch

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 264 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
green and white abstract painting

New York

11.7 mi away

Moderate

Braddock Bay - East Spit

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 281 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

12.5 mi away

Moderate

High Acres Nature Area

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 222 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

12.6 mi away

Moderate

Braddock Bay - Salmon Creek

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 224 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

New York

18.0 mi away

Moderate

Twin Cedars Environmental Area (DEC pond), Avon

Lake birding hotspot in New York with 210 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

18.7 mi away

Moderate

Bear Creek Harbor, Ontario

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 205 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

22.4 mi away

Easy

Hamlin Beach State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 276 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

23.0 mi away

Easy

Hamlin Beach State Park - Parking Lot No. 4 (Primary Lakewatch site)

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 287 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

30.1 mi away

Easy

Beechwood State Park

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 244 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

32.6 mi away

Moderate

Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 243 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

32.9 mi away

Moderate

Point Breeze

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 205 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

33.0 mi away

Moderate

Sodus Point beach and channel area

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 250 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

34.7 mi away

Easy

Lakeside Beach State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 231 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

34.9 mi away

Moderate

Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 233 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

35.7 mi away

Easy

Chimney Bluffs State Park

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 216 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

38.6 mi away

Moderate

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 239 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

New York

38.6 mi away

Easy

Seneca Lake State Park

Lake birding hotspot in New York with 232 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

40.3 mi away

Moderate

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge - Headquarters

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 208 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

41.5 mi away

Moderate

Brown Road, Wolcott

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 219 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

42.1 mi away

Moderate

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge - Cayuga Overlook

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 241 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

42.8 mi away

Moderate

Montezuma Audubon Center

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 218 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

43.0 mi away

Moderate

Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area - Broadway Road (Scotts Bluff)

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 219 recorded species.

CoastalLakeWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Rochester

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMute SwanMallardCommon MerganserRing-billed GullWhite-winged ScoterHooded MerganserRedheadLesser ScaupRed-breasted MerganserRock PigeonAmerican CrowCackling GooseAmerican WigeonDowny WoodpeckerBlue JayBlack-capped ChickadeeTufted TitmouseCommon LoonBald EagleDouble-crested CormorantBuffleheadCommon GoldeneyeHairy WoodpeckerGreater White-fronted Goose+33 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland13 locations
Coastal11 locations
Forest8 locations
Urban Park5 locations
Lake5 locations
River/Riparian3 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Rochester, NY?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Rochester include LaSalle's Landing Park, Turning Point Park, Irondequoit Bay outlet: pier, beach and boat ramp, Ontario Beach and Charlotte Pier, Edgemere Drive. These spots offer urban park, coastal, forest habitats.
What birds can I see near Rochester?▼
Birders near Rochester can spot species including Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, Common Merganser, Ring-billed Gull, White-winged Scoter, Hooded Merganser, Redhead. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Rochester?▼
The best seasons for birding near Rochester are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Rochester?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Rochester, NY, ranging from 4.4 to 43.0 miles from the city center.

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