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Birding Near Virginia Beach, VA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Virginia · United States

30

Locations

56+

Species

6

Habitats

3

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Birding Locations Near Virginia Beach

Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

1.6 mi away

Moderate

Rudee Inlet

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 214 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

5.4 mi away

Moderate

Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 219 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

6.2 mi away

Easy

First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 249 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

7.6 mi away

Moderate

Pleasure House Point Natural Area

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 254 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Virginia

8.3 mi away

Easy

Mount Trashmore Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Virginia with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

10.7 mi away

Challenging

CBBT - South Thimble Island (#1)

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 216 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

11.4 mi away

Easy

Little Island Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 239 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Virginia

11.4 mi away

Moderate

Stumpy Lake Natural Area

Lake birding hotspot in Virginia with 203 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
a sandy beach next to the ocean under a cloudy sky

Virginia

13.0 mi away

Moderate

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 339 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

14.8 mi away

Challenging

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 317 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Virginia

16.1 mi away

Moderate

Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract

Wetland birding hotspot in Virginia with 210 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

16.7 mi away

Easy

False Cape State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 246 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

19.5 mi away

Moderate

Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 306 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

19.7 mi away

Moderate

Sunset Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 274 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Virginia

20.8 mi away

Moderate

Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Virginia with 250 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

21.0 mi away

Moderate

Fort Monroe

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 235 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

21.8 mi away

Easy

Kiptopeke State Park - Hawk Platform

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 293 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

21.8 mi away

Easy

Kiptopeke State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 308 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

22.5 mi away

Moderate

Magotha Road

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 232 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

23.1 mi away

Moderate

Grandview Nature Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 255 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

North Carolina

23.2 mi away

Challenging

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge

Coastal birding hotspot in North Carolina with 254 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Virginia

23.5 mi away

Moderate

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve

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

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

26.0 mi away

Moderate

Messick Point

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

28.0 mi away

Moderate

Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 262 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Virginia

28.9 mi away

Easy

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Virginia with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

31.2 mi away

Moderate

Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 258 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Virginia

32.9 mi away

Moderate

Savage Neck Dunes State Natural Area Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Virginia with 222 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

North Carolina

34.1 mi away

Easy

Currituck Heritage Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in North Carolina with 222 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Virginia

34.4 mi away

Easy

Indiantown Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Virginia with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Virginia

37.6 mi away

Easy

Fort Boykin Historic Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Virginia with 203 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Top Species Near Virginia Beach

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Rock PigeonRing-billed GullAmerican Herring GullGreat Black-backed GullLesser Black-backed GullBuffleheadRed-breasted MerganserKilldeerHorned GrebeDouble-crested CormorantCooper's HawkBald EagleAmerican CrowCanada GooseGadwallAmerican WigeonMallardAmerican CootNorthern GannetBrown PelicanOspreyTundra SwanSurf ScoterBlack ScoterPied-billed Grebe+31 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland16 locations
Forest12 locations
Coastal10 locations
Urban Park6 locations
Lake1 location
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Virginia Beach, VA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Virginia Beach include Rudee Inlet, Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story, First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach, Pleasure House Point Natural Area, Mount Trashmore Park. These spots offer coastal, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Virginia Beach?▼
Birders near Virginia Beach can spot species including Rock Pigeon, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Bufflehead, Red-breasted Merganser, Killdeer. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Virginia Beach?▼
The best seasons for birding near Virginia Beach are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Virginia Beach?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Virginia Beach, VA, ranging from 1.6 to 37.6 miles from the city center.

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