Willis Wharf
Virginia · Southeast
About This Location
Willis Wharf is a productive birding destination in Virginia, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Black Duck, and Bufflehead 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
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Northern)
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Plover
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Willet
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Forster's Tern
Common Tern
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
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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