Urban Park birding habitat

Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Gadwall 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

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

6/3/2026Chincoteague NWR--Visitor Center1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

6/2/2026the hook2 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

6/2/2026the hook5 observed

Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

6/2/2026Chincoteague NWR* (general area)1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

6/2/2026Figgs Landing Rd.4 observed

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

6/2/2026BS-CNWR NewNOSV1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

5/31/2026Saxis WMA1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/30/2026Pitts Landing1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/27/2026Saxis WMA--Hammock Boat Ramp1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

5/27/2026Chincoteague Island Nature Trail1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

5/27/2026Assateague Island (Virginia)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

26/3/2026

Mourning Dove

46/3/2026

Laughing Gull

206/3/2026

White Ibis

226/3/2026

Little Blue Heron

16/3/2026

Green Heron

26/3/2026

Great Egret

16/3/2026

Fish Crow

106/3/2026

Purple Martin

206/3/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

16/3/2026

Carolina Wren

26/3/2026

European Starling

66/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/3/2026

House Sparrow

46/3/2026

Common Grackle

126/3/2026

Northern Cardinal

46/3/2026

Blue Grosbeak

26/3/2026

Black Vulture

25/25/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/25/2026

Barn Swallow

15/25/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park?
Notable species at Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Gadwall, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park?
Birding at Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park?
Chincoteague Veterans Memorial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.