Beaverdam Reservoir
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Beaverdam Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Merganser, 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
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Osprey
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Mallard
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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Virginia Birding Guide
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