Assateague Island
Virginia · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Assateague Island is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, and Bufflehead among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
American Oystercatcher
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Merlin
Red-winged Blackbird
Snow Goose
Brant
Black Scoter
Mourning Dove
Black-bellied Plover
Sanderling
Great Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Belted Kingfisher
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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