Bells Lane
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Bells Lane is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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Virginia Birding Guide
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