Swoope Area
Virginia · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Swoope Area is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Wilson's Snipe, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea
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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