Mount Trashmore Park

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Mount Trashmore Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Coot 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

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

3/6/2026Pleasure House Point Natural Area2 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

3/6/2026Pleasure House Point Natural Area2 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

3/6/2026Pleasure House Point Natural Area1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/6/2026Harris Teeter Retention Pond1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

3/6/2026**Back Bay NWR32 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/6/2026Lake Thrasher1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/5/2026Craney Island Disposal Area (restricted access)3 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/5/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

3/4/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Cackling Goose (Richardson's)

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Lake Thrasher1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

83/3/2026

Mallard

123/3/2026

American Coot

53/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

53/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/3/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

23/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/3/2026

Song Sparrow

23/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/3/2026

Pine Warbler

23/3/2026

Rock Pigeon

153/3/2026

Killdeer

23/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/3/2026

American Crow

63/3/2026

Fish Crow

33/3/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/3/2026

Common Grackle

33/3/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Trashmore Park for birding?
The best months to visit Mount Trashmore Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Mount Trashmore Park?
Notable species at Mount Trashmore Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Coot, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mount Trashmore Park?
Birding at Mount Trashmore Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mount Trashmore Park?
Mount Trashmore Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.