Fort Monroe
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Fort Monroe is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Nelson's Sparrow (Atlantic Coast)
Ammospiza nelsoni
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Common Tern
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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Virginia Birding Guide
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