Fort Monroe
Virginia · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Fort Monroe is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, 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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Common Raven
Corvus corax
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
Mallard
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Sanderling
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
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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