Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant

Virginia · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Rock Pigeon, and Mourning Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mallard Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Killdeer Ring-billed Gull

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

LeConte's Sparrow

Ammospiza leconteii

5/31/2026Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/31/2026Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/31/2026Carvins Cove Recreation Area2 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/25/2026Botetourt Center at Greenfield1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/25/2026Carvins Cove Recreation Area3 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

5/24/2026Botetourt Center at Greenfield1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

5/24/2026Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, Virginia2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/1/2026

Wood Duck

26/1/2026

Mallard

26/1/2026

Mourning Dove

46/1/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/1/2026

Chimney Swift

46/1/2026

Killdeer

66/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

66/1/2026

Cooper's Hawk

16/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

26/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/1/2026

American Crow

86/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

26/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

26/1/2026

Barn Swallow

96/1/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant for birding?▼

The best months to visit Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant?▼

Notable species at Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant include Mallard, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant?▼

Birding at Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant?▼

Roanoke Sewage Treatment Plant offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.