Greensprings Interpretive Trail
Virginia · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Greensprings Interpretive Trail is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Common Raven
Corvus corax
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Pied-billed Grebe
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Song Sparrow
Wood Duck
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Great Blue Heron
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
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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