Algonkian Regional Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Algonkian Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Red-flanked Bluetail
Tarsiger cyanurus
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Wood Duck
Mallard
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Barred Owl
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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Virginia Birding Guide
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