Stumpy Lake Natural Area
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Stumpy Lake Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Sora
Porzana carolina
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Nelson's Sparrow (Atlantic Coast)
Ammospiza nelsoni
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Bald Eagle
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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