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

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/20/2026Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park1 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

7/19/2026Old Wagner Road8 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

7/12/2026R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/12/2026James River Park--Belle Isle1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/12/2026James River, Richmond, 37.5278,-77.43681 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

7/11/202617315 James River Dr, Disputanta3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

147/20/2026

Wood Duck

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

67/20/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Laughing Gull

17/20/2026

Least Bittern

17/20/2026

Green Heron

17/20/2026

Great Egret

77/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Black Vulture

257/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/20/2026

Osprey

37/20/2026

Bald Eagle

47/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/20/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

27/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Fish Crow

57/20/2026

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.