Burke's Garden
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Burke's Garden is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, 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
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
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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