Coastal birding habitat

Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/14/20265298 Lakeview Road1 observed

Great Egret (American)

Ardea alba

4/13/2026Rumbly Point2 observed

Dunlin (hudsonia)

Calidris alpina

4/13/2026Rumbly Point14 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

4/13/2026Rumbly Point2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/12/2026Pocomoke SF--Blades Road3 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

4/12/2026Nassawango Creek--Mt. Olive Church (TNC)1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/12/2026Nassawango Creek--Mt. Olive Church (TNC)1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

4/11/2026Saxis WMA--Hammock Boat Ramp1 observed

Yellow Rail

Coturnicops noveboracensis

4/11/2026Saxis WMA--Hammock Boat Ramp1 observed

Short-eared Owl (Northern)

Asio flammeus

4/11/2026Saxis WMA--Hammock Boat Ramp2 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/11/2026Irish Grove MOS Sanctuary4 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

4/11/2026Assateague I. NS--Pine Tree1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/11/2026Coardtown Road1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

4/11/2026Nassawango Creek--Mt. Olive Church (TNC)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

24/14/2026

Laughing Gull

184/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/14/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/14/2026

American Crow

34/14/2026

Fish Crow

24/14/2026

Carolina Chickadee

24/14/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/14/2026

Barn Swallow

14/14/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

24/14/2026

Carolina Wren

14/14/2026

European Starling

24/14/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/14/2026

Eastern Bluebird

24/14/2026

American Robin

54/14/2026

House Finch

34/14/2026

Chipping Sparrow

14/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/14/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

54/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club for birding?
The best months to visit Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club?
Notable species at Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club?
Birding at Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club?
Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.