Jamestown Island
Virginia · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
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
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Common Raven
Corvus corax
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Brown Thrasher
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
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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