Riverbend Park
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Riverbend Park is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Pileated Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
American Crow
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Bald Eagle
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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