Bles Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Bles Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Common Merganser, and Mourning Dove 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
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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
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Hermit Thrush
House Finch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
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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