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Birding Near Ottawa, ON

27 birding locations within 50 miles

Ontario · Canada

27

Locations

37+

Species

5

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Ottawa

Forest birding habitat

Ontario

2.1 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Central Experimental Farm Arboretum

Forest birding hotspot in Ontario with 221 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

2.4 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Remic Rapids Lookout

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 208 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

2.6 mi away

Moderate

Parc du Lac-Leamy

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 210 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Ontario

4.3 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Rockcliffe Airport Woods

Forest birding hotspot in Ontario with 216 recorded species.

ForestSpringSummer
a bench in the middle of a snowy forest

Ontario

5.8 mi away

Moderate

Britannia CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 281 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
A dirt path in the woods with lots of trees

Quebec

5.8 mi away

Moderate

Rapides Deschênes (incluant Parc)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 269 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
green grass under blue sky and white clouds during daytime

Ontario

7.7 mi away

Easy

Ottawa - Andrew Haydon Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 255 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

8.3 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Bruce Pit

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 212 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

9.2 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Greenbelt Trail 10

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 205 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

9.8 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Innis Point Bird Observatory

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 229 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

9.8 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Shirley's Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 289 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

10.0 mi away

Moderate

Marais des Laîches

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 207 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

11.4 mi away

Challenging

Ottawa - Petrie Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 231 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

14.2 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Moodie Drive Quarry

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 237 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

14.7 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Navan (Giroux Road Ponds)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 214 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

16.5 mi away

Moderate

Richmond CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 232 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Ontario

19.6 mi away

Moderate

Ottawa - Constance Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in Ontario with 251 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

21.1 mi away

Moderate

Russell Lagoons

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 216 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

27.4 mi away

Moderate

Reveler CA

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 206 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

28.2 mi away

Moderate

PN de Plaisance - Baie Noire (Est & Ouest)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 228 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

28.8 mi away

Moderate

Almonte Lagoons

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 219 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Quebec

32.1 mi away

Moderate

PN de Plaisance (SVP choisir des endroits plus précis)

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Quebec with 224 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

41.6 mi away

Moderate

Alfred Sewage Lagoons

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 215 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

45.0 mi away

Moderate

Morrisburg - Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 226 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Ontario

45.5 mi away

Easy

Ingleside - Farran Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Ontario with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

New York

46.9 mi away

Moderate

Wilson Hill Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in New York with 201 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ontario

47.8 mi away

Easy

Long Sault Parkway

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Ontario with 234 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer

Top Species Near Ottawa

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Downy WoodpeckerBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchNorthern CardinalAmerican CrowMallardCommon GoldeneyeCommon MerganserAmerican Herring GullCommon RavenBarred OwlHairy WoodpeckerNorthern ShrikeAmerican Black DuckMallard x American Black Duck (hybrid)House FinchCooper's HawkPine GrosbeakNorthern PintailDark-eyed JuncoMourning DoveBoreal ChickadeeSpruce GrouseGray JayBlack-backed Woodpecker+12 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Forest21 locations
Boreal/Taiga19 locations
Urban Park3 locations
Coastal3 locations
Wetland1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring27 locations
Summer26 locations
Fall27 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Ottawa, ON?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Ottawa include Ottawa - Central Experimental Farm Arboretum, Ottawa - Remic Rapids Lookout, Parc du Lac-Leamy, Ottawa - Rockcliffe Airport Woods, Britannia CA. These spots offer forest, urban park, boreal/taiga habitats.
What birds can I see near Ottawa?▼
Birders near Ottawa can spot species including Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal, American Crow, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Ottawa?▼
The best seasons for birding near Ottawa are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Ottawa?▼
There are 27 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Ottawa, ON, ranging from 2.1 to 47.8 miles from the city center.

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