Claytor Lake State Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Claytor Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup, and Long-tailed Duck 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
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Red Crossbill (Appalachian or type 1)
Loxia curvirostra
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Turkey Vulture
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Northern Cardinal
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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Virginia Birding Guide
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