Sunset Beach
Virginia · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Sunset Beach is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, and Mourning Dove 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
Brant (Black)
Branta bernicla
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Red-throated Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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