Brownsville Preserve
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Brownsville Preserve is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Crow, Purple Finch, and Snow Goose 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
Brant (Black)
Branta bernicla
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Crow
Purple Finch
Snow Goose
Ross's Goose
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
American Herring Gull
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Pileated Woodpecker
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Winter Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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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