Swoope Area
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Swoope Area is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Wilson's Snipe, and Red-tailed Hawk among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Black-billed Cuckoo
Turkey Vulture
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
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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Virginia Birding Guide
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