Greensprings Interpretive Trail

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Greensprings Interpretive Trail is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

3/6/2026Matoaka Lake and Woods1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/6/2026Ferguson Grove Baptist Church Grounds1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

3/6/2026Colonial Parkway--College Creek3 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

3/6/2026US-Virginia-Gloucester Courthouse-4849 Rosewell Dr - 37.337x-76.591 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

3/4/2026Creekway Drive Boardwalk (Private)1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/3/2026Beckwith Farms1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/3/2026I-64 E, Williamsburg US-VA (37.2607,-76.6485)1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

3/2/2026Greensprings Interpretive Trail1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/2/20266734 Cox Ave, Gloucester US-VA 37.41638, -76.522361 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

143/6/2026

Mallard

93/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

23/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Barred Owl

23/6/2026

Belted Kingfisher

23/6/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

13/6/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

43/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

33/6/2026

Blue Jay

13/6/2026

American Crow

43/6/2026

Fish Crow

23/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

43/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

53/6/2026

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 Greensprings Interpretive Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Greensprings Interpretive Trail for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Greensprings Interpretive Trail?
Notable species at Greensprings Interpretive Trail include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Greensprings Interpretive Trail?
Birding at Greensprings Interpretive Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Greensprings Interpretive Trail?
Greensprings Interpretive Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.