Lake birding habitat

Chris Greene Lake

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Chris Greene Lake is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Merganser, and Mourning Dove 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

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

6/2/2026The Rivanna Trail--Holmes Avenue Access1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

6/2/2026Lickinghole Creek1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

6/2/2026Chancho Volante1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

6/1/20264630 State Route 673, Crozet, Virginia, US (38.165, -78.676)1 observed

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

6/1/202635 Tanglewood Rd, Palmyra US-VA 37.91923, -78.317321 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/1/2026Still Meadow Trail1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/30/2026The Rivanna Trail--Holmes Avenue Access1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/29/2026Pen Park1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/28/2026Greenbrier Park1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/28/2026Chestnut Ridge Farm (Private)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/27/20262920 Powell Creek Dr, Charlottesville US-VA (38.1158,-78.4341)1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

5/27/2026501 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, US (38.036, -78.482)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

86/3/2026

Mourning Dove

56/3/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/3/2026

Chimney Swift

46/3/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

16/3/2026

Killdeer

36/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

46/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

46/3/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

26/3/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

76/3/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

36/3/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/3/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/3/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/3/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

16/3/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

76/3/2026

Blue Jay

36/3/2026

American Crow

106/3/2026

Fish Crow

16/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Chris Greene Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Chris Greene Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Chris Greene Lake?
Notable species at Chris Greene Lake include Canada Goose, Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Chris Greene Lake?
Birding at Chris Greene Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Chris Greene Lake?
Chris Greene Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.