Burke's Garden
Virginia · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Burke's Garden is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Wilson's Snipe
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Eastern Screech-Owl
Short-eared Owl
Belted Kingfisher
American Kestrel
Eastern Phoebe
Loggerhead Shrike
American Crow
Common Raven
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
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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