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
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Rock Pigeon
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Osprey
American Crow
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Palm Warbler
Pine Warbler
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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