Algonkian Regional Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Algonkian Regional Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
American Coot (Red-shielded)
Fulica americana
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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