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
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Savannah Sparrow (Ipswich)
Passerculus sandwichensis
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Short-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Laughing Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Flicker
Cedar Waxwing
Chipping Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Pine Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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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