Aquia Landing Park

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Aquia Landing Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bufflehead, Mourning Dove, and Horned Grebe 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

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

3/6/2026Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve--Raven Road Access (woodland trails)1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/6/2026Rippon Lodge Historic Site

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/1/2026Muddy Creek3 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

2/28/2026Port Tobacco Marina1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

2/28/2026Occoquan Bay NWR1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

2/27/2026Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve--Raven Road Access (woodland trails)1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

2/27/2026Occoquan Bay NWR7 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

2/26/2026Hospital Point Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico US-VA (38.5278,-77.2868)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Lesser Scaup

2003/6/2026

Bufflehead

403/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/6/2026

Common Merganser

23/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

23/6/2026

Mourning Dove

13/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

53/6/2026

American Herring Gull

23/6/2026

Horned Grebe

23/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

403/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/6/2026

American Crow

23/6/2026

Fish Crow

33/6/2026

Carolina Wren

13/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

23/6/2026

Song Sparrow

13/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

303/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Aquia Landing Park for birding?
The best months to visit Aquia Landing Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Aquia Landing Park?
Notable species at Aquia Landing Park include Bufflehead, Mourning Dove, Horned Grebe, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Aquia Landing Park?
Birding at Aquia Landing Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Aquia Landing Park?
Aquia Landing Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.