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Birding Near Raleigh, NC

21 birding locations within 50 miles

North Carolina · United States

21

Locations

39+

Species

5

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Raleigh

a bird standing in a body of water

North Carolina

5.0 mi away

Easy

Yates Mill County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in North Carolina with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

North Carolina

5.7 mi away

Moderate

Schenck Forest

Forest birding hotspot in North Carolina with 207 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

6.7 mi away

Moderate

Lake Wheeler

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 202 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

7.3 mi away

Moderate

Lake Wheeler marshes

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 216 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

9.9 mi away

Easy

Lake Crabtree County Park

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 254 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

13.2 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 217 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

17.4 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Rolling View

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 205 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

18.0 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 201 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

North Carolina

18.6 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats

Wetland birding hotspot in North Carolina with 219 recorded species.

WetlandRiver/RiparianSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

North Carolina

19.8 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)

River/Riparian birding hotspot in North Carolina with 227 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

20.7 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Hickory Hill Boat Ramp

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 213 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

20.9 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 215 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

21.9 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Ellerbe Creek RR Grade

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 230 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

North Carolina

22.3 mi away

Moderate

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Forest birding hotspot in North Carolina with 210 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

22.4 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 253 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

22.5 mi away

Moderate

Falls Lake - Neuse River RR Grade

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 206 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

22.8 mi away

Moderate

Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 262 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

North Carolina

24.5 mi away

Moderate

Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road

Forest birding hotspot in North Carolina with 209 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

North Carolina

26.4 mi away

Moderate

Flat River Waterfowl Impoundment

River/Riparian birding hotspot in North Carolina with 209 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

North Carolina

28.5 mi away

Moderate

Buckhorn Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in North Carolina with 246 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

North Carolina

47.5 mi away

Moderate

Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant

Forest birding hotspot in North Carolina with 227 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Raleigh

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

BuffleheadRuddy DuckDouble-crested CormorantTurkey VultureRed-shouldered HawkMallardAmerican WoodcockNorthern MockingbirdAmerican RobinCanada GooseMourning DoveEuropean StarlingGadwallGreen-winged TealWhite-throated SparrowRing-billed GullCommon LoonBald EagleRed-bellied WoodpeckerBlue JayCarolina ChickadeeRing-necked DuckLesser ScaupBonaparte's GullKilldeer+14 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Lake13 locations
River/Riparian5 locations
Forest4 locations
Wetland4 locations
Urban Park2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring21 locations
Fall21 locations
Winter21 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Raleigh, NC?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Raleigh include Yates Mill County Park, Schenck Forest, Lake Wheeler, Lake Wheeler marshes, Lake Crabtree County Park. These spots offer urban park, forest, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Raleigh?▼
Birders near Raleigh can spot species including Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, Double-crested Cormorant, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Mallard, American Woodcock, Northern Mockingbird. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Raleigh?▼
The best seasons for birding near Raleigh are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Raleigh?▼
There are 21 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC, ranging from 5.0 to 47.5 miles from the city center.

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