Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Virginia · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 317 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Northern Gannet, Great Cormorant, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Gannet
Great Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Greater Scaup
Surf Scoter
Brown Pelican
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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