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Birding Near Hartford, CT

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Connecticut · United States

30

Locations

65+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Hartford

Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

5.4 mi away

Moderate

Station 43

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 241 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

7.9 mi away

Moderate

Fisher Meadows Recreation Area

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

19.7 mi away

Moderate

Longmeadow Flats

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 245 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Connecticut

25.8 mi away

Moderate

Mansfield Lake/Airport Trail

Lake birding hotspot in Connecticut with 209 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

27.9 mi away

Moderate

White Memorial Foundation - Main Area

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 235 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Connecticut

28.8 mi away

Moderate

Bantam Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Connecticut with 213 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Connecticut

34.8 mi away

Moderate

Guilford - Shell Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Connecticut with 202 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
people in beach during daytime

Connecticut

35.3 mi away

Easy

Hammonasset Beach State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Connecticut with 328 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal shoreline with salt marsh habitat at Hammonasset Beach

Connecticut

35.4 mi away

Easy

Hammonasset Beach State Park

Connecticut's top birding spot with 300+ species along Long Island Sound.

CoastalWetlandForestSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Connecticut

35.8 mi away

Easy

East Shore Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Connecticut with 214 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Connecticut

36.1 mi away

Easy

Hammonasset Beach State Park - Meig's Point Parking Lot/Marshes

Coastal birding hotspot in Connecticut with 272 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

37.0 mi away

Moderate

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon)

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 252 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

37.1 mi away

Moderate

Sandy Point

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 269 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

37.4 mi away

Moderate

CAS Bafflin Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 201 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Connecticut

37.7 mi away

Easy

Lighthouse Point Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Connecticut with 289 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

38.2 mi away

Moderate

Griswold Point

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 237 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

38.4 mi away

Moderate

East Meadows, Northampton

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 237 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

38.9 mi away

Moderate

Plainfield - Quinebaug Valley Fish Hatchery

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 208 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

39.0 mi away

Easy

Rocky Neck State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 243 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Massachusetts

39.2 mi away

Moderate

Hadley Cove

Coastal birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 205 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
a large lake surrounded by lush green hills

Massachusetts

39.3 mi away

Easy

Quabbin Reservoir - Winsor Dam and Park Headquarters

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 248 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
green trees beside river under cloudy sky during daytime

Massachusetts

40.1 mi away

Moderate

Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge Fort River Division

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 210 recorded species.

River/RiparianWetlandSpringFall
an aerial view of a road in a green field

Massachusetts

40.2 mi away

Moderate

Honey Pot, Hadley

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 220 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

40.2 mi away

Moderate

Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 226 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

40.9 mi away

Moderate

Millstone Point

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 202 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

41.1 mi away

Easy

Quabbin Reservoir - Quabbin Park

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 241 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

41.2 mi away

Moderate

Norwottuck Rail Trail

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 203 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

43.0 mi away

Easy

Harkness Memorial State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 276 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

43.7 mi away

Moderate

Great Pond, Hatfield

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 205 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

44.2 mi away

Easy

Silver Sands State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 270 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Hartford

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMourning DoveCooper's HawkRed-tailed HawkRed-bellied WoodpeckerMallardAmerican Black DuckHooded MerganserBald EagleDowny WoodpeckerHairy WoodpeckerAmerican CrowRed-shouldered HawkBrown CreeperAmerican Tree SparrowBlack-capped ChickadeeTufted TitmouseMute SwanWood DuckGadwallNorthern PintailGreen-winged TealRing-necked DuckBrantGreater Scaup+40 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland19 locations
Forest18 locations
Coastal6 locations
Lake5 locations
Urban Park4 locations
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Hartford, CT?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Hartford include Station 43, Fisher Meadows Recreation Area, Longmeadow Flats, Mansfield Lake/Airport Trail, White Memorial Foundation - Main Area. These spots offer forest, wetland, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Hartford?▼
Birders near Hartford can spot species including Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Mallard, American Black Duck, Hooded Merganser. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Hartford?▼
The best seasons for birding near Hartford are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Hartford?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Hartford, CT, ranging from 5.4 to 44.2 miles from the city center.

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