Wetland birding habitat

Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract

Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This 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

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/20/2026Mackay Island Visitor Center2 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

7/19/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/19/2026**Back Bay NWR3 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/19/20262693 Caratoke Hwy, Moyock US-NC 36.45572, -76.031441 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/19/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

7/15/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/15/2026**Back Bay NWR1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Piping Plover

17/20/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

17/20/2026

Willet

47/20/2026

Sanderling

527/20/2026

Laughing Gull

97/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/20/2026

American Herring Gull

37/20/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

17/20/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

37/20/2026

Least Tern

27/20/2026

Forster's Tern

17/20/2026

Sandwich Tern

47/20/2026

Royal Tern

127/20/2026

Brown Pelican

67/20/2026

Osprey

27/20/2026

Fish Crow

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

47/20/2026

Indigo Bunting

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

37/20/2026

Chimney Swift

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract for birding?
The best months to visit Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract?
Notable species at Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract include Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract?
Birding at Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract?
Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area - Whitehurst Tract offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.