Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia

Virginia · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Cedar Waxwing, Bald Eagle, and Northern Flicker among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Cedar Waxwing Bald Eagle Northern Flicker Hermit Thrush White-throated Sparrow

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

4/16/2026Fork, Virginia, US (38.899, -78.311)1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/16/2026Fir/Res/Pub/Civ Eng1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

4/16/2026Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve (City of Winchester)2 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

4/15/2026Colchester ct1 observed

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

4/15/2026Oxbow Farm (PRIVATE)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

4/15/2026G.R. Thompson WMA--Upper Ted Lake Trail1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/13/2026Home1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/11/2026Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/11/2026Unnamed Road, Virginia, US (38.904, -78.315)1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/9/2026Lake Frederick1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/8/2026Lake Frederick1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/8/2026Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve (City of Winchester)1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/7/2026Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia2 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/6/2026Shannondale Springs WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

14/17/2026

Mourning Dove

34/17/2026

Black Vulture

14/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/17/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Northern Flicker

14/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/17/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

14/17/2026

Blue Jay

54/17/2026

Fish Crow

34/17/2026

Common Raven

14/17/2026

Carolina Chickadee

24/17/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/17/2026

Tree Swallow

124/17/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/17/2026

Carolina Wren

24/17/2026

European Starling

54/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

34/17/2026

Eastern Bluebird

144/17/2026

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia for birding?▼

The best months to visit Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia?▼

Notable species at Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia include Cedar Waxwing, Bald Eagle, Northern Flicker, Hermit Thrush, White-throated Sparrow. The area supports forest, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia?▼

Birding at Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia?▼

Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.