Saltville Well Fields
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Saltville Well Fields is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, 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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
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
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