Stumpy Lake Natural Area

Virginia > United States

Natural Area consisting of a large lake and wooded space. Managed by the city of Virginia Beach.

Added* by Elena Bersani
Most recent update 22 Ιανουαρίου 2024

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Description

Stumpy Lake Natural area consist of a large lake and wooded space with 1.65 miles of trails. The entrance causeway allows to walk across the lake and observe several species of ducks in the winter. It is a warblers' migration hotspot in spring and fall and a great place to find summer resident species.

Details

Access

Stumpy Lake Natural area has a parking lot at the trail head, at the end of the entrance causeway. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates. It is best to walk the trails and the causeway. Portable toilet available by parking lot.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Blue-headed Vireo
(Vireo solitarius)

2. Anhinga
(Anhinga anhinga)

3. Fox Sparrow
(Passerella iliaca)

4. Yellow-throated Vireo
(Vireo flavifrons)

5. Purple Finch
(Haemorhous purpureus)

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