HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK
Virginia · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Red-flanked Bluetail
Tarsiger cyanurus
Sora
Porzana carolina
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
American Crow
Fish Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
- Mount Vernon Trail
- Historic Huntley
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Virginia Birding Guide
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