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Birding Near Cleveland, OH

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Ohio · United States

30

Locations

61+

Species

8

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Cleveland

An aerial view of downtown Cleveland at sunset with the docks at Edgewater Park in front

Ohio

1.1 mi away

Easy

Wendy Park, Whiskey Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 292 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

1.9 mi away

Moderate

Burke Lakefront Airport

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 209 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

2.4 mi away

Easy

Lakefront Reservation - Edgewater Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 260 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

4.1 mi away

Easy

Lakefront Reservation - Gordon Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 264 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
An aerial view of downtown Cleveland at sunset with the docks at Edgewater Park in front

Ohio

4.5 mi away

Moderate

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 298 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

5.3 mi away

Easy

Lakewood Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 226 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

5.5 mi away

Easy

Lake View Cemetery

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 203 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

5.9 mi away

Moderate

Shaker Lakes - Lower Shaker Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 228 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

7.9 mi away

Easy

Rocky River Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 221 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

9.1 mi away

Easy

Euclid Creek Reservation - Wildwood Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 223 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

11.6 mi away

Easy

Rocky River Reservation - Nature Center Trails

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 211 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Ohio

11.9 mi away

Moderate

Big Creek Reservation - Lake Isaac

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 216 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Ohio

12.0 mi away

Easy

Sims Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ohio with 228 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

12.3 mi away

Moderate

Huntington Reservation

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 259 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

13.7 mi away

Moderate

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Station Road Parking Area (train tracks closed to entry)

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

14.0 mi away

Easy

North Chagrin Nature Center Trails

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 228 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

15.8 mi away

Moderate

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Jaite Mill Park Headquarters

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 206 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

18.3 mi away

Moderate

Frohring Meadows

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 212 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

18.5 mi away

Easy

Chagrin River Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 222 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
An aerial view of a lush green field surrounded by trees

Ohio

19.7 mi away

Challenging

Sandy Ridge Reservation

Mountain birding hotspot in Ohio with 264 recorded species.

MountainSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

20.3 mi away

Moderate

Penitentiary Glen Reservation

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 202 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Mountain birding habitat

Ohio

20.6 mi away

Challenging

Margaret Peak Nature Preserve

Mountain birding hotspot in Ohio with 218 recorded species.

MountainSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Ohio

21.8 mi away

Easy

Holden Arboretum - Garden and Collections

Forest birding hotspot in Ohio with 243 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Ohio

21.9 mi away

Moderate

Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Ohio with 201 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

22.1 mi away

Moderate

Bath Nature Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 208 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
landscape photography of trees

Ohio

22.5 mi away

Moderate

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Ira Road Beaver Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 222 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Ohio

24.3 mi away

Moderate

Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 265 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lone tree in a field at sunset

Ohio

25.0 mi away

Moderate

Lorain Impoundment Lakeside Landing

Grassland birding hotspot in Ohio with 292 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Ohio

25.4 mi away

Moderate

Lorain Harbor - Fishing Pier

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 252 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Ohio

26.2 mi away

Moderate

Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve

Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 264 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Cleveland

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardRedheadRing-necked DuckLesser ScaupGreat Blue HeronEuropean StarlingAmerican RobinWhite-throated SparrowRed-winged BlackbirdCommon GrackleNorthern CardinalEastern MeadowlarkDickcisselGrasshopper SparrowNorthern HarrierBobolinkRing-billed GullAmerican Herring GullNorthern MockingbirdBlue JayRed-tailed HawkWhite-breasted NuthatchCommon GoldeneyeCommon Merganser+36 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland13 locations
Grassland11 locations
Urban Park10 locations
River/Riparian6 locations
Lake3 locations
Coastal2 locations
Mountain2 locations
Forest1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Cleveland, OH?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Cleveland include Wendy Park, Whiskey Island, Burke Lakefront Airport, Lakefront Reservation - Edgewater Park, Lakefront Reservation - Gordon Park, Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve. These spots offer coastal, urban park, grassland habitats.
What birds can I see near Cleveland?▼
Birders near Cleveland can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Great Blue Heron, European Starling, American Robin. The area's 8 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Cleveland?▼
The best seasons for birding near Cleveland are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Cleveland?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Cleveland, OH, ranging from 1.1 to 26.2 miles from the city center.

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