Lickinghole Creek
Virginia · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Lickinghole Creek is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Wilson's Snipe
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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