Grandview Nature Preserve

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Grandview Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, 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

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/6/2026Pleasure House Point Natural Area2 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

3/6/2026Pleasure House Point Natural Area2 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

3/6/2026Pleasure House Point Natural Area2 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Pleasure House Point Natural Area1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/6/2026312 W Woodland Dr, Yorktown US-VA 37.14458, -76.438861 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

3/5/2026Fisherman Island NWR (restricted access)3 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/5/2026Craney Island Disposal Area (restricted access)3 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/3/2026Beckwith Farms1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/1/2026Eastern Shore of Virginia NWR--Ramp Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

43/6/2026

Surf Scoter

33/6/2026

Bufflehead

273/6/2026

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

Virginia Rail

13/6/2026

Black-bellied Plover

13/6/2026

Sanderling

353/6/2026

Dunlin

1253/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1003/6/2026

American Herring Gull

1503/6/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

153/6/2026

Horned Grebe

33/6/2026

Red-throated Loon

13/6/2026

Common Loon

203/6/2026

Northern Gannet

25003/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

53/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

43/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/6/2026

Bald Eagle

23/6/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Grandview Nature Preserve for birding?
The best months to visit Grandview Nature Preserve for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Grandview Nature Preserve?
Notable species at Grandview Nature Preserve include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Gadwall, Surf Scoter, Bufflehead. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grandview Nature Preserve?
Birding at Grandview Nature Preserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Grandview Nature Preserve?
Grandview Nature Preserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.