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Birding Near Orlando, FL

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Florida · United States

30

Locations

79+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Orlando

a black and white photo of a sign and a tree

Florida

3.4 mi away

Easy

Mead Botanical Gardens

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

13.0 mi away

Easy

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 207 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

13.3 mi away

Moderate

Lake Apopka Loop Trail - northeast section

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 201 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
a blue bird is standing in the water

Florida

14.4 mi away

Moderate

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 294 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

16.2 mi away

Moderate

Lake Jesup Conservation Area - Marl Bed Flats

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 208 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Small island with trees in a calm body of water.

Florida

17.0 mi away

Moderate

Lake Apopka North Shore - Orange County section

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 346 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

18.1 mi away

Easy

Brownie Wise Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 226 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

19.7 mi away

Moderate

Lake Apopka North Shore - Sod Fields

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 206 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

20.2 mi away

Easy

Lakefront Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

20.2 mi away

Moderate

Ferndale Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 209 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

21.2 mi away

Moderate

Lake Apopka North Shore (Lake County ONLY) - General

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 220 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

21.9 mi away

Challenging

Lake Apopka North Shore - Clay Island Loop Trail

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 211 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

22.2 mi away

Moderate

Little Big Econ State Forest—Brumley Road Trailhead

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 201 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

23.0 mi away

Easy

Gemini Springs Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 208 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Red-winged blackbird perched on wetlands bv sign.

Florida

23.3 mi away

Moderate

Orlando Wetlands

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 252 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

26.2 mi away

Moderate

Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 203 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Florida

28.0 mi away

Easy

Blue Spring State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Florida with 215 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

32.9 mi away

Easy

LeRoy Wright Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 217 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Florida

34.5 mi away

Easy

Chain of Lakes Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Florida with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

34.7 mi away

Moderate

Emeralda Marsh CA - Wildlife Drive

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 204 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

36.0 mi away

Moderate

Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area - General Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 217 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

37.2 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pumphouse Road

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 209 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

37.3 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (Volusia co.)

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 221 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

37.8 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Shiloh Marsh Road

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 241 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalSpringFall
a blue and white bird sitting on top of a tree

Florida

38.8 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Black Point Wildlife Drive

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 279 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

39.0 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Shiloh Marsh Road

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 210 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Florida

39.5 mi away

Moderate

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge

Lake birding hotspot in Florida with 258 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

39.7 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Information Center

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 239 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Florida

39.8 mi away

Challenging

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Peacocks Pocket

Coastal birding hotspot in Florida with 218 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Wading birds along Black Point Wildlife Drive at Merritt Island

Florida

40.3 mi away

Easy

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

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

WetlandMarshCoastalWinter

Top Species Near Orlando

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Wood DuckRock PigeonMourning DoveRuby-throated HummingbirdBald EagleMuscovy DuckAnhingaBrown ThrasherWhite IbisWood StorkTurkey VultureRed-shouldered HawkRing-necked DuckCommon GallinulePurple GallinuleGlossy IbisSnowy EgretBlack-bellied Whistling-DuckKilldeerFulvous Whistling-DuckBlue-winged TealCanvasbackRuddy DuckEurasian Collared-DoveWhite-winged Dove+54 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland16 locations
Coastal12 locations
Lake8 locations
Urban Park6 locations
Forest5 locations
Marsh1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Fall29 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Orlando, FL?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Orlando include Mead Botanical Gardens, Wekiwa Springs State Park, Lake Apopka Loop Trail - northeast section, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, Lake Jesup Conservation Area - Marl Bed Flats. These spots offer urban park, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Orlando?▼
Birders near Orlando can spot species including Wood Duck, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bald Eagle, Muscovy Duck, Anhinga, Brown Thrasher. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Orlando?▼
The best seasons for birding near Orlando are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Orlando?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Orlando, FL, ranging from 3.4 to 40.3 miles from the city center.

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