Where to see a Red-tailed Hawk in Virginia

The Red-tailed Hawk is regularly recorded in the counties of 50 Virginia state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Chippokes State Park
2. Bear Creek Lake State Park
3. Twin Lakes State Park
4. High Bridge Trail State Park
5. Mayo River State Park
6. Shenandoah River State Park
7. Smith Mountain Lake State Park
8. New River Trail State Park
9. Hungry Mother State Park
10. Gallion State Forest
11. Lesesne State Forest
12. Bourassa State Forest
13. Channels State Forest
14. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
15. First Landing State Park
16. False Cape State Park
17. Biscuit Run State Park
18. Claytor Lake State Park
19. Mason Neck State Park
20. Sky Meadows State Park
21. Paul State Forest
22. Whitney State Forest
23. Staunton River State Park
24. James River State Park
25. Kiptopeke State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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