Grandview Nature Preserve

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Grandview Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, 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

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

3/5/2026Fisherman Island NWR (restricted access)3 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/5/2026stakeout White-winged Dove, River Road (2023)1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/3/2026Beckwith Farms1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/1/2026Eastern Shore of Virginia NWR--Ramp Road1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

2/28/2026Messick Point2 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

2/28/2026CBBT--North Chesapeake Island (#4)1 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

2/27/2026Home1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

2/27/2026King-Lincoln Park1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

2/27/2026I-64 X Bland Blvd1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

43/5/2026

Tundra Swan

63/5/2026

Gadwall

23/5/2026

Surf Scoter

63/5/2026

Bufflehead

363/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

23/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Clapper Rail

13/5/2026

Killdeer

13/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

23/5/2026

Sanderling

183/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

253/5/2026

American Herring Gull

203/5/2026

Forster's Tern

23/5/2026

Horned Grebe

13/5/2026

Red-throated Loon

63/5/2026

Common Loon

83/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/5/2026

Brown Pelican

83/5/2026

Black Vulture

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Grandview Nature Preserve for birding?
The best months to visit Grandview Nature Preserve for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Grandview Nature Preserve?
Notable species at Grandview Nature Preserve include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Gadwall, Surf Scoter, Bufflehead. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grandview Nature Preserve?
Birding at Grandview Nature Preserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Grandview Nature Preserve?
Grandview Nature Preserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.