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Birding
Staunton River State Park
434-572-4623, StauntonRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
There are plenty of bird species found at Staunton River State Park.
Type of birds
It's common to see bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons, egrets, several species of ducks, vultures, hawks, woodpeckers and songbirds. While you may not see owls here at night, you will hear them.
Best time of year to observe
Most of the birds can be seen year-round, but the best time is fall and spring.
Best places in the park to observe
The park has several overlooks on the Staunton and Dan rivers. From those overlooks guests see abundant waterfowl. While hiking River Bank Trail, guests also encounter many birds. Many songbirds frequent the park's pollinator fields, and visitors are likely to see hawks on the hunt.
Special birding programs and events
The park has wildlife viewing programs and hikes, some focusing specifically on birds.
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