Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area

West Virginia · Southeast

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in West Virginia, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, and American Robin 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/2/2026Lewis Lane, private property1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

2/28/2026Little Indian Creek WMA1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

2/27/2026Old Hemlock Clear Cut (39.646, -79.623)1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

2/20/2026Long Hollow Road--Sunny Hill Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/3/2026

Ring-necked Duck

273/3/2026

American Robin

33/3/2026

Wood Duck

53/3/2026

Gadwall

23/3/2026

Mallard

123/3/2026

Hooded Merganser

323/3/2026

Mourning Dove

23/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

43/3/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

23/3/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/3/2026

Cedar Waxwing

163/3/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

53/3/2026

Song Sparrow

43/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/3/2026

Common Grackle

43/3/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

103/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area include Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, American Robin, Wood Duck, Gadwall. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area?
Fairfax Pond-Rehe Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.