Box Tree Marsh
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Box Tree Marsh is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, Greater Yellowlegs, and Bald Eagle 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
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Nelson's Sparrow (Interior)
Ammospiza nelsoni
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Laughing Gull
Red-headed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
White-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Cedar Waxwing
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Yellowthroat
Pine Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Summer Tanager
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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Virginia Birding Guide
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