Urban Park birding habitat

New Quarter Park

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

New Quarter Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Double-crested Cormorant, and Turkey Vulture 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

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

6/3/2026Machicomoco State Park1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026Wilhelm1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

5/30/2026Chippokes Plantation State Park1 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

5/30/2026Greensprings Interpretive Trail2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/29/2026Guinea Marsh--Maryus Road1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/28/2026Personal location, Yorktown1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

5/28/2026MBR1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/28/2026Blackwater Creek, Mathews County, VA1 observed

King Rail

Rallus elegans

5/27/2026Hog Island WMA2 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/26/2026Greensprings

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/2/2026

Bald Eagle

16/2/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

36/2/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

36/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/2/2026

American Crow

36/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

26/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

26/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

26/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

26/2/2026

Carolina Wren

36/2/2026

Eastern Bluebird

66/2/2026

House Finch

26/2/2026

American Goldfinch

26/2/2026

Chipping Sparrow

56/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

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 New Quarter Park for birding?
The best months to visit New Quarter Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at New Quarter Park?
Notable species at New Quarter Park include Mourning Dove, Double-crested Cormorant, Turkey Vulture, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at New Quarter Park?
Birding at New Quarter Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at New Quarter Park?
New Quarter Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.