Urban Park birding habitat

Bles Park

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

4/18/2026Hughes Hollow - McKee Beshers WMA1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/18/2026Hughes Hollow - McKee Beshers WMA1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

4/18/2026Great Falls Park1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/18/2026Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/18/2026Hughes Hollow - McKee Beshers WMA1 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

4/18/2026Hughes Hollow - McKee Beshers WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Green Heron

24/17/2026

Canada Goose

24/16/2026

Wood Duck

14/16/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Blue Jay

24/16/2026

American Crow

24/16/2026

Carolina Chickadee

64/16/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/16/2026

Tree Swallow

54/16/2026

Brown Creeper

14/16/2026

Carolina Wren

14/16/2026

Northern Mockingbird

34/16/2026

Eastern Bluebird

54/16/2026

American Robin

124/16/2026

Cedar Waxwing

64/16/2026

American Goldfinch

34/16/2026

White-throated Sparrow

154/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

214/16/2026

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 Bles Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bles Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bles Park?
Notable species at Bles Park include Mallard, Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bles Park?
Birding at Bles Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bles Park?
Bles Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.