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Birding Near Barrie, ON

25 birding locations within 50 miles

Ontario · Canada

25

Locations

48+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Barrie

Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

9.9 mi away

Moderate

Minesing Wetlands - McKinnon Road

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

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

19.2 mi away

Moderate

Earl Rowe Provincial Park

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 219 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

19.5 mi away

Moderate

Tiny Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 245 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

19.8 mi away

Easy

Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 228 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

21.4 mi away

Moderate

Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 227 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

24.4 mi away

Moderate

Matchedash Bay - Lawson Line MTM Site

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 215 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

24.6 mi away

Moderate

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 210 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Ontario

27.7 mi away

Moderate

Collingwood Arboretum trails

Forest birding hotspot in Ontario with 229 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

33.6 mi away

Challenging

Georgian Bay Islands National Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 207 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

36.8 mi away

Moderate

Carden Alvar

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 224 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

37.4 mi away

Moderate

Carden Alvar - Wylie Road

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 210 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

39.1 mi away

Moderate

Kortright Conservation Centre

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 216 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

40.5 mi away

Moderate

Port Perry - Nonquon Sewage Lagoons

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 244 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

43.8 mi away

Easy

G. Ross Lord Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 210 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

44.0 mi away

Moderate

Claireville CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 216 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Ontario

45.2 mi away

Moderate

Brampton - Heart Lake CA

Lake birding hotspot in Ontario with 201 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

45.8 mi away

Easy

Rouge National Urban Park (driving route)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

45.8 mi away

Easy

Downsview Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 228 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

45.8 mi away

Moderate

Ken Reid CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 203 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

46.8 mi away

Moderate

Lindsay Sewage Lagoons

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 216 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

46.9 mi away

Moderate

Luther Marsh (Dufferin side) general

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 228 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

47.3 mi away

Moderate

Bracebridge Sewage Treatment Ponds

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 250 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

Ontario

48.9 mi away

Moderate

Luther Marsh (Wellington side) general

Wetland birding hotspot in Ontario with 230 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

49.5 mi away

Moderate

Pickering - Frenchmans Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 249 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

50.0 mi away

Moderate

Rouge Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 220 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer

Top Species Near Barrie

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Mourning DoveBald EagleRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerMallardAmerican CrowCommon RavenBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchGreat Blue HeronRed-winged BlackbirdGreen HeronVirginia RailMute SwanGadwallAmerican Black DuckCommon GoldeneyeBlue JaySanderlingBrown PelicanOspreyRoyal TernWilletTrumpeter Swan+23 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Forest13 locations
Boreal/Taiga12 locations
Wetland4 locations
Coastal4 locations
Urban Park4 locations
Lake1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring25 locations
Summer25 locations
Fall25 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Barrie, ON?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Barrie include Minesing Wetlands - McKinnon Road, Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Tiny Marsh, Stayner - Clearview EcoPark (Stayner lagoons), Holland Landing Sewage Lagoons. These spots offer boreal/taiga, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Barrie?▼
Birders near Barrie can spot species including Mourning Dove, Bald Eagle, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Mallard, American Crow, Common Raven. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Barrie?▼
The best seasons for birding near Barrie are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Barrie?▼
There are 25 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Barrie, ON, ranging from 9.9 to 50.0 miles from the city center.

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