Lake Shenandoah
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Lake Shenandoah is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Ruddy Duck, Mourning Dove, and Belted Kingfisher 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-necked Duck
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
European Starling
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Wood Duck
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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