Little Island Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Little Island Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Tundra Swan, Surf Scoter, and Black Scoter 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
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Sora
Porzana carolina
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Nelson's Sparrow (Atlantic Coast)
Ammospiza nelsoni
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Brown Pelican
Common Grackle
Boat-tailed Grackle
Mourning Dove
Sora
Killdeer
Forster's Tern
Royal Tern
Northern Gannet
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
American Crow
Fish Crow
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
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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