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Birding Near Norfolk, VA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Virginia · United States

30

Locations

57+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Norfolk

River/Riparian birding habitat

Virginia

7.0 mi away

Moderate

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve

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

River/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Virginia

8.7 mi away

Moderate

Stumpy Lake Natural Area

Lake birding hotspot in Virginia with 203 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Virginia

9.0 mi away

Easy

Mount Trashmore Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Virginia with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

10.6 mi away

Moderate

Fort Monroe

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 235 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

10.9 mi away

Moderate

Pleasure House Point Natural Area

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 254 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

12.4 mi away

Challenging

CBBT - South Thimble Island (#1)

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 216 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

13.6 mi away

Easy

First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 249 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

15.7 mi away

Moderate

Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 219 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

16.3 mi away

Moderate

Grandview Nature Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 255 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Virginia

16.8 mi away

Easy

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Virginia with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

17.6 mi away

Moderate

Rudee Inlet

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 214 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

18.0 mi away

Moderate

Messick Point

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

19.8 mi away

Challenging

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 317 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Virginia

22.3 mi away

Moderate

Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract

Wetland birding hotspot in Virginia with 210 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Virginia

22.4 mi away

Easy

Fort Boykin Historic Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Virginia with 203 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

22.8 mi away

Easy

Little Island Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 239 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
a sandy beach next to the ocean under a cloudy sky

Virginia

23.9 mi away

Moderate

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 339 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

26.4 mi away

Moderate

Sunset Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 274 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

26.6 mi away

Moderate

Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 306 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

26.9 mi away

Easy

False Cape State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 246 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Virginia

27.0 mi away

Easy

Newport News Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Virginia with 211 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

27.6 mi away

Easy

Kiptopeke State Park - Hawk Platform

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 293 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

27.7 mi away

Easy

Kiptopeke State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 308 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

27.9 mi away

Moderate

Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 250 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

29.2 mi away

Moderate

Magotha Road

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 232 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

North Carolina

29.4 mi away

Challenging

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge

Coastal birding hotspot in North Carolina with 254 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

31.6 mi away

Moderate

Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 262 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

31.6 mi away

Challenging

Hog Island Wildlife Management Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 278 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Virginia

34.2 mi away

Easy

Colonial Parkway - College Creek

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

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

34.8 mi away

Easy

Machicomoco State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 210 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Norfolk

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

MallardRing-necked DuckBuffleheadRuddy DuckPied-billed GrebeCanada GooseGadwallAmerican CootRing-billed GullDouble-crested CormorantBrantSurf ScoterAmerican WigeonRed-breasted MerganserNorthern GannetBrown PelicanOspreyCooper's HawkBald EagleAmerican CrowKilldeerHorned GrebeTundra SwanHooded MerganserNorthern Cardinal+32 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland16 locations
Forest11 locations
Coastal11 locations
Urban Park5 locations
River/Riparian2 locations
Lake1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Norfolk, VA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Norfolk include Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Mount Trashmore Park, Fort Monroe, Pleasure House Point Natural Area. These spots offer river/riparian, lake, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Norfolk?▼
Birders near Norfolk can spot species including Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, Pied-billed Grebe, Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Coot. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Norfolk?▼
The best seasons for birding near Norfolk are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Norfolk?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Norfolk, VA, ranging from 7.0 to 34.8 miles from the city center.

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