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
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
White-eyed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown-headed Nuthatch
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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