Hog Island Wildlife Management Area
Virginia · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 278 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts American White Pelican, Canada Goose, and Tundra Swan among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Common Raven
Corvus corax
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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