Mount Trashmore Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Mount Trashmore Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Coot 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
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Chimney Swift
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Osprey
Fish Crow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
Song Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Boat-tailed Grackle
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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Virginia Birding Guide
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