Virginia’s state parks are the number one destination for bird and wildlife watching in Virginia. Every Virginia state park is included on Virginia’s Birding and Wildlife Trail.
With over 500 miles of trails statewide, there is always something memorable to see or photograph on a Virginia state park visit. Here are 5 of our top bird watching spots in Virginia – east to west (ok, technically 6).
the Eastern Shore Birding and Wildlife Festival in September.
eagle tours several months out of the year.
Winter at James River State Park.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park – The park has a variety of changing habitats, there are many opportunities to view a variety of wildlife species. Wildlife blinds are located on Turtle Island and Striper Cove trails.
So grab your bonoculars and head out to any of these Virginia State Parks or any of our parks.