HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK
Virginia · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Killdeer
Solitary Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
- Mount Vernon Trail
- Historic Huntley
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Virginia Birding Guide
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