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Birding Near Syracuse, NY

30 birding locations within 50 miles

New York · United States

30

Locations

56+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Syracuse

Lake birding habitat

New York

2.6 mi away

Easy

Onondaga Lake Park - Marshy Spits Area

Lake birding hotspot in New York with 218 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

4.7 mi away

Easy

Onondaga Lake Park - West Shore Trail, Lakeview Point

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 230 recorded species.

CoastalLakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

6.7 mi away

Easy

Jamesville Beach County Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 205 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

8.9 mi away

Easy

Green Lakes State Park

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 202 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

New York

12.2 mi away

Easy

Oneida Shores County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in New York with 217 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

14.2 mi away

Moderate

Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 226 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

14.7 mi away

Moderate

Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 201 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

New York

15.8 mi away

Easy

Beaver Lake Nature Center

Lake birding hotspot in New York with 212 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

16.2 mi away

Easy

Depot Road Park & Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 202 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

16.7 mi away

Moderate

Ditch Bank Road, overall

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

22.9 mi away

Easy

Verona Beach State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 223 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

25.9 mi away

Moderate

Owasco Lake inlet area

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 216 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

26.7 mi away

Challenging

Montezuma - Howland Island

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 223 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

28.4 mi away

Moderate

Montezuma - Carncross Road

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 237 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

29.6 mi away

Moderate

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - Van Dyne Spoor Road

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 240 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

30.4 mi away

Moderate

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - Towpath Road

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 251 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
green trees under white clouds during daytime

New York

30.5 mi away

Easy

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center area

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 253 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Snow Geese flocking over Montezuma wetlands at sunset

New York

30.6 mi away

Easy

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Finger Lakes wetland refuge with massive waterfowl concentrations during migration.

WetlandMarshSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

31.1 mi away

Moderate

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 269 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

31.3 mi away

Moderate

Montezuma Audubon Center

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 218 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

New York

32.0 mi away

Moderate

Woodman Pond

Lake birding hotspot in New York with 221 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

33.4 mi away

Moderate

Derby Hill Hawk Watch - North Lookout

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 290 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

34.3 mi away

Moderate

Oswego Harbor

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 229 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

34.4 mi away

Easy

Sterling Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 225 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

34.5 mi away

Easy

Fair Haven Beach State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 258 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

34.8 mi away

Easy

Sunset Bay Park

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 228 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

New York

35.0 mi away

Easy

Selkirk Shores State Park

Forest birding hotspot in New York with 218 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

New York

36.6 mi away

Easy

Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)

Lake birding hotspot in New York with 217 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

New York

36.8 mi away

Moderate

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

Coastal birding hotspot in New York with 219 recorded species.

CoastalLakeWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

New York

37.1 mi away

Moderate

Hile School Road wetland, Dryden

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 205 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Syracuse

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMute SwanTundra SwanGadwallMallardAmerican WigeonRedheadDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerAmerican CrowBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchRed-bellied WoodpeckerAmerican RobinNorthern CardinalBlue JayRed-tailed HawkBald EagleRed-shouldered HawkSanderlingBrown PelicanOspreyRoyal TernWilletMourning Dove+31 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland17 locations
Coastal10 locations
Lake7 locations
Forest7 locations
Urban Park6 locations
Marsh1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Syracuse, NY?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Syracuse include Onondaga Lake Park - Marshy Spits Area, Onondaga Lake Park - West Shore Trail, Lakeview Point, Jamesville Beach County Park, Green Lakes State Park, Oneida Shores County Park. These spots offer lake, urban park, coastal habitats.
What birds can I see near Syracuse?▼
Birders near Syracuse can spot species including Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Tundra Swan, Gadwall, Mallard, American Wigeon, Redhead, Downy Woodpecker. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Syracuse?▼
The best seasons for birding near Syracuse are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Syracuse?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY, ranging from 2.6 to 37.1 miles from the city center.

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