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Birding


James River State Park

434-933-4355, JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov

James River State Park's wetland impoundment provides excellent waterfowl viewing opportunities that may not be available elsewhere.

Type of birds

Early spring and early fall are the best times for birding.

Best time of year to observe

Best places in the park to observe

There are no birding amenities at the park per se, but bird sightings are abundant.

Special birding programs and events

The park hosts  owl programs during summer.

See all Birding Events

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