Where to see a Sharp-shinned Hawk in Virginia
The Sharp-shinned Hawk is regularly recorded in the counties of 37 Virginia state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Shenandoah River State Park
- Wilderness Road State Park
- Kiptopeke State Park
- Mason Neck State Park
- Natural Tunnel State Park
- Leesylvania State Park
- Fairy Stone State Park
- Paul State Forest
- Seven Bends State Park
- Devil's Backbone State Forest
- Biscuit Run State Park
- James River State Park
- Staunton River State Park
- First Landing State Park
- False Cape State Park
- Lesesne State Forest
- Widewater State Park
- Moore's Creek State Forest
- Twin Lakes State Park
- Gallion State Forest
- Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
- Pocahontas State Park
- Lake Anna State Park
- Claytor Lake State Park
- Browne State Forest
These are county-level records โ 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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