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Birding Near Windsor, ON

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Ontario · Canada

30

Locations

60+

Species

8

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Windsor

Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

3.5 mi away

Moderate

Belle Isle

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 262 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ontario

4.0 mi away

Moderate

Ojibway Prairie Complex

Grassland birding hotspot in Ontario with 210 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ontario

5.8 mi away

Moderate

Windsor - Little River Corridor

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ontario with 220 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

Michigan

10.3 mi away

Moderate

UM Dearborn/Rouge River Bird Observatory

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Michigan with 217 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

12.8 mi away

Moderate

Ford House

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 210 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

14.2 mi away

Moderate

Essex Sewage Lagoons (western)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 225 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Michigan

14.5 mi away

Easy

Elizabeth Park (Trenton)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Michigan with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Michigan

15.8 mi away

Moderate

Detroit River IWR - Refuge Gateway (Humbug Marsh)

Wetland birding hotspot in Michigan with 223 recorded species.

WetlandRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Michigan

18.8 mi away

Easy

Lake Erie Metropark

Lake birding hotspot in Michigan with 276 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

19.4 mi away

Moderate

Holiday Beach CA

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 289 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

20.4 mi away

Easy

Oakwoods Metropark

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 230 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
a duck and a duckling on a grassy hill by a body of water

Michigan

21.8 mi away

Easy

Lake Saint Clair Metropark (Metro Beach Metropark)

Coastal birding hotspot in Michigan with 293 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

23.5 mi away

Moderate

Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 210 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wooden boardwalk through a dry grassy field

Michigan

25.7 mi away

Easy

Robert H. Long Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Michigan with 221 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Michigan

25.9 mi away

Moderate

Crosswinds Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Michigan with 238 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

26.5 mi away

Moderate

Tremblay Beach CA

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 211 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

27.3 mi away

Moderate

Vreeland Road

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 210 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Michigan

28.3 mi away

Easy

Stony Creek Metropark - south

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Michigan with 238 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Michigan

28.9 mi away

Moderate

LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Michigan with 201 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Michigan

29.3 mi away

Challenging

Harsens Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Michigan with 232 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

29.6 mi away

Easy

Leamington - Seacliff Park and Leamington Marina

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 232 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Michigan

29.9 mi away

Easy

North Bay Park/Ford Lake Boardwalk

Coastal birding hotspot in Michigan with 212 recorded species.

CoastalLakeUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Michigan

30.4 mi away

Easy

Stony Creek Metropark - north

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Michigan with 241 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

30.9 mi away

Easy

Wetzel State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 224 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

31.4 mi away

Easy

Sterling State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 263 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Michigan

31.6 mi away

Moderate

Saint Johns Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Michigan with 224 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

31.7 mi away

Moderate

Lake Saint Clair - Bradley's Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 227 recorded species.

WetlandLakeSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Michigan

32.0 mi away

Easy

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Urban Park birding hotspot in Michigan with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

32.1 mi away

Challenging

Walpole Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 236 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

32.8 mi away

Moderate

Leamington - Point Pelee Drive

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 236 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer

Top Species Near Windsor

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMute SwanMallardHooded MerganserCommon MerganserRed-bellied WoodpeckerBlue JayAmerican CrowBlack-capped ChickadeeTufted TitmouseRed-tailed HawkDowny WoodpeckerEuropean StarlingMourning DoveHairy WoodpeckerGraylag x Canada Goose (hybrid)Common GoldeneyeNorthern ShovelerKilldeerRing-billed GullAmerican Herring GullLesser Black-backed GullTundra SwanWood DuckSharp-shinned Hawk+35 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland11 locations
Grassland8 locations
Coastal6 locations
River/Riparian5 locations
Urban Park5 locations
Lake4 locations
Forest3 locations
Boreal/Taiga2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Summer9 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Windsor, ON?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Windsor include Belle Isle, Ojibway Prairie Complex, Windsor - Little River Corridor, UM Dearborn/Rouge River Bird Observatory, Ford House. These spots offer grassland, wetland, river/riparian habitats.
What birds can I see near Windsor?▼
Birders near Windsor can spot species including Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow. The area's 8 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Windsor?▼
The best seasons for birding near Windsor are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Windsor?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Windsor, ON, ranging from 3.5 to 32.8 miles from the city center.

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