North Fork Wetlands
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
North Fork Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
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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Virginia Birding Guide
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