Urban Park birding habitat

Aquia Landing Park

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Aquia Landing Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bufflehead, Mourning Dove, and Horned Grebe 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

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/3/2026Occoquan Bay NWR1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

6/2/2026Slaughter Pen Farm Historic Site3 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/31/2026Occoquan Bay NWR--Delta Road2 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/29/2026Prince William Forest Park1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

5/28/2026Lake Mooney Park1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

5/28/2026Caledon State Park1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

5/26/20262540–2748 Maryton Dr, Fredericksburg US-VA 38.23477, -77.344621 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

5/25/2026Vulcan Materials Ponds1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

5/25/2026Vulcan Materials Ponds1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/25/2026Vulcan Materials Ponds1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

96/3/2026

Mourning Dove

26/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

166/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/3/2026

Black Vulture

16/3/2026

Osprey

56/3/2026

Bald Eagle

46/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

36/3/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

26/3/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/3/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

46/3/2026

Carolina Chickadee

16/3/2026

Barn Swallow

26/3/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

26/3/2026

Carolina Wren

46/3/2026

European Starling

36/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

26/3/2026

Orchard Oriole

36/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

236/3/2026

Common Grackle

96/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Aquia Landing Park for birding?
The best months to visit Aquia Landing Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Aquia Landing Park?
Notable species at Aquia Landing Park include Bufflehead, Mourning Dove, Horned Grebe, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Aquia Landing Park?
Birding at Aquia Landing Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Aquia Landing Park?
Aquia Landing Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.