Jamestown Island
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Jamestown Island is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser Scaup 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
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
White-eyed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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