Urban Park birding habitat

Mount Trashmore Park

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/20/2026First Landing SP--Campground/Beach1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

7/19/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

7/19/2026Norfolk Botanical Gardens1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/19/2026**Back Bay NWR3 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

7/19/2026Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/19/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

7/17/2026Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Northampton Co.)1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/17/2026Former Branscome Borrow Pit (private)1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/15/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Caspian Tern

17/20/2026

Osprey

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

207/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Carolina Wren

37/20/2026

Gray Catbird

27/20/2026

American Robin

17/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/20/2026

Great Egret

17/20/2026

American Crow

67/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

47/20/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/20/2026

House Sparrow

27/20/2026

House Finch

77/20/2026

American Goldfinch

47/20/2026

Chipping Sparrow

27/20/2026

Common Grackle

97/20/2026

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Laughing Gull

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Trashmore Park for birding?
The best months to visit Mount Trashmore Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Mount Trashmore Park?
Notable species at Mount Trashmore Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, American Coot, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mount Trashmore Park?
Birding at Mount Trashmore Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mount Trashmore Park?
Mount Trashmore Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.