Mason Neck State Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Mason Neck State Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Wood Duck 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
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
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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