Mill Creek Lake Park
Virginia · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Mill Creek Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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