Urban Park birding habitat

Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

6/3/2026Little Creek new home

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

6/3/2026Little Creek new home

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

6/1/2026James River Park--Floodwall Section1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/30/2026US-VA-North Dinwiddie-24501-24591 Smith Grove Rd - 37.1547x-77.48308 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

5/30/2026Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/29/2026Pump House Park1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/23/2026Chamberlayne Swamp1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

5/23/2026Jordan Point Marina1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

European Starling

56/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

86/1/2026

Yellow-throated Warbler

16/1/2026

Canada Goose

85/31/2026

Wood Duck

35/31/2026

Mourning Dove

45/31/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

35/31/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/31/2026

Least Bittern

15/31/2026

Green Heron

15/31/2026

Great Egret

55/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/31/2026

Black Vulture

55/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

75/31/2026

Osprey

35/31/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

25/31/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/31/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

35/31/2026

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 Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park for birding?
The best months to visit Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park?
Notable species at Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Ring-necked Duck, American Coot. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park?
Birding at Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park?
Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.