Hunting Creek Bridge

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Hunting Creek Bridge is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Redhead 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

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Pohick Bay Regional Park--Boat Ramp1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

3/6/2026Huntley Meadows Park--Cedar Trail Loop1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Burke Lake Park1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/6/2026Huntley Meadows Park--Cedar Trail Loop6 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/6/2026Fort Washington National Park1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Fort Washington National Park1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/5/2026Sligo Middle School1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4003/4/2026

Wood Duck

43/4/2026

Redhead

273/4/2026

Common Merganser

153/4/2026

Rock Pigeon

83/4/2026

Mourning Dove

63/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

1353/4/2026

American Herring Gull

153/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

53/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

33/4/2026

Black Vulture

153/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/4/2026

Bald Eagle

13/4/2026

Northern Flicker

13/4/2026

Merlin

13/4/2026

Fish Crow

53/4/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/4/2026

Tree Swallow

23/4/2026

Carolina Wren

13/4/2026

European Starling

203/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hunting Creek Bridge for birding?
The best months to visit Hunting Creek Bridge for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Hunting Creek Bridge?
Notable species at Hunting Creek Bridge include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Redhead, Common Merganser, Rock Pigeon. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hunting Creek Bridge?
Birding at Hunting Creek Bridge is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Hunting Creek Bridge?
Hunting Creek Bridge offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.