Leesylvania State Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Leesylvania State Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Canvasback, and Greater Scaup among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Common Grackle
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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