Botetourt Center at Greenfield
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Botetourt Center at Greenfield is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Common Raven
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
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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