Birding
Twin Lakes State Park
434-392-3435, TwinLakes@dcr.virginia.gov
Twin Lakes is the permanent home of many bird species and it's a rest stop for many migratory birds.
Type of birds
Great blue herons make their home on our lakes, and park guests visiting at the right time of year can see dozens of ruby-throated hummingbirds swarming feeders at the park office.
Best time of year to observe
To view a full list of species that can be found in the park, click here.
Best places in the park to observe
Serious birders might like to make the park their base camp. Other local birding hotspots - Wilck’s Lake and Sandy River Reservoir - are nearby.
Recent blogs about Birds
- A birder’s top 5 Virginia State Parks for birding
- 5 ways to experience High Bridge Trail State Park
- Birding festival 1st weekend in May at Hungry Mother to honor longtime volunteer Randy Smith
- Exploring the new additions to New River Trail State Park
- A "heronious" point of view: great blue herons are nesting
- More recent blogs about Birds.
