Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Tundra Swan, Hooded Merganser, and Common Merganser 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
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
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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