Bles Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Bles Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Green Heron
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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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Virginia Birding Guide
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