Julie J. Metz Wetlands Bank
Virginia · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Julie J. Metz Wetlands Bank is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Mallard 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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Sora
Porzana carolina
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Red-winged Blackbird
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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