First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach

Virginia · Southeast

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, and Cooper's Hawk among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Ring-billed Gull Double-crested Cormorant Cooper's Hawk Bald Eagle American Crow

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/20/2026Grandview Nature Preserve1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/20/2026Grandview Nature Preserve1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/20/2026Grandview Nature Preserve1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/20/2026First Landing SP--Campground/Beach1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

7/19/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

7/19/2026Norfolk Botanical Gardens1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/19/2026**Back Bay NWR3 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/19/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

7/17/2026Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Northampton Co.)1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

7/15/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/15/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

17/20/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

Laughing Gull

57/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/20/2026

American Herring Gull

87/20/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

47/20/2026

Forster's Tern

37/20/2026

Common Tern

27/20/2026

Sandwich Tern

47/20/2026

Royal Tern

307/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

247/20/2026

Brown Pelican

487/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/20/2026

American Crow

47/20/2026

Fish Crow

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

37/20/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/20/2026

American Goldfinch

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach for birding?▼

The best months to visit First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach?▼

Notable species at First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach include Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Cooper's Hawk, Bald Eagle, American Crow. The area supports coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach?▼

Birding at First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach?▼

First Landing State Park - Campground/Beach offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.