Where to see a Merlin in Virginia
The Merlin is regularly recorded in the counties of 27 Virginia state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Kiptopeke State Park
- First Landing State Park
- False Cape State Park
- Mason Neck State Park
- New River Trail State Park
- Staunton River State Park
- Biscuit Run State Park
- Browne State Forest
- York River State Park
- Leesylvania State Park
- Mayo River State Park
- Paul State Forest
- James River State Park
- Sky Meadows State Park
- Whitney State Forest
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Matthews State Forest
- Old Flat State Forest
- Seven Bends State Park
- Moore's Creek State Forest
- Devil's Backbone State Forest
- Bear Creek Lake State Park
- Lake Anna State Park
- High Bridge Trail State Park
- Chippokes State Park