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Birding Near Daytona Beach, FL

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Florida · United States

30

Locations

81+

Species

8

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Daytona Beach

Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

5.2 mi away

Easy

Port Orange Causeway Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 202 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

8.6 mi away

Easy

Tom Renick Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 283 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

9.7 mi away

Easy

Tomoka State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 211 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

11.8 mi away

Easy

Smyrna Dunes Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 237 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

22.4 mi away

Moderate

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 258 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

26.7 mi away

Easy

Blue Spring State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 215 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

28.4 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Shiloh Marsh Road

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 241 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

28.6 mi away

Moderate

Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 254 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

29.5 mi away

Easy

Gemini Springs Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 208 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

30.5 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (Volusia co.)

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 221 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

31.3 mi away

Easy

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 222 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

32.0 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Shiloh Marsh Road

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 210 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Florida

33.2 mi away

Moderate

River to Sea Preserve

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Florida with 218 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

33.5 mi away

Moderate

Princess Place Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 220 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

35.1 mi away

Easy

Faver-Dykes State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 207 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

35.2 mi away

Moderate

Lake Jesup Conservation Area - Marl Bed Flats

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 208 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

36.5 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 224 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

36.9 mi away

Moderate

Little Big Econ State Forest—Brumley Road Trailhead

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 201 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

37.1 mi away

Moderate

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 216 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wading birds along Black Point Wildlife Drive at Merritt Island

Florida

37.2 mi away

Easy

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Space Coast refuge with massive winter waterfowl concentrations and diverse habitats.

WetlandMarshCoastalWinter
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

40.2 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scrub Trail

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 220 recorded species.

CoastalChaparralWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

41.4 mi away

Easy

Chain of Lakes Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a blue and white bird sitting on top of a tree

Florida

41.5 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Black Point Wildlife Drive

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 279 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

41.7 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Bio Lab Road

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 232 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

42.0 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 322 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

42.1 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pumphouse Road

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 209 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

42.7 mi away

Moderate

Masters Tract Stormwater Treatment Facility

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 236 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

42.9 mi away

Moderate

Playalinda Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 243 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

43.0 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Information Center

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 239 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

43.5 mi away

Easy

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 207 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Daytona Beach

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

American OystercatcherBlack-bellied PloverRuddy TurnstoneLeast SandpiperLaughing GullRed-breasted MerganserSanderlingRing-billed GullNorthern GannetForster's TernDouble-crested CormorantSnowy EgretBlack VultureTurkey VultureMourning DoveBonaparte's GullGreat Black-backed GullBlue-winged TealWild TurkeyChuck-will's-widowCommon GallinuleAmerican CootRed-shouldered HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerMottled Duck+56 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland20 locations
Coastal13 locations
Forest9 locations
Urban Park5 locations
Lake2 locations
River/Riparian1 location
Marsh1 location
Chaparral1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Fall29 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Daytona Beach, FL?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Daytona Beach include Port Orange Causeway Park, Tom Renick Park, Tomoka State Park, Smyrna Dunes Park, Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. These spots offer urban park, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Daytona Beach?▼
Birders near Daytona Beach can spot species including American Oystercatcher, Black-bellied Plover, Ruddy Turnstone, Least Sandpiper, Laughing Gull, Red-breasted Merganser, Sanderling, Ring-billed Gull. The area's 8 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Daytona Beach?▼
The best seasons for birding near Daytona Beach are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Daytona Beach?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Daytona Beach, FL, ranging from 5.2 to 43.5 miles from the city center.

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