Machicomoco State Park
Virginia · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Machicomoco State Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, Horned Grebe, and American Crow 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
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Common Raven
Corvus corax
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Hermit Thrush
Common Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Bluebird
Cedar Waxwing
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Great Blue Heron
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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