Bells Lane
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Bells Lane is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
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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Virginia Birding Guide
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