Where to see a Widow Skimmer in Virginia

The Widow Skimmer is recorded in the counties of 40 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Grayson Highlands State Park
  2. Hungry Mother State Park
  3. Matthews State Forest
  4. Old Flat State Forest
  5. James River State Park
  6. Bear Creek Lake State Park
  7. Holliday Lake State Park
  8. High Bridge Trail State Park
  9. Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
  10. Sky Meadows State Park
  11. Whitney State Forest
  12. Twin Lakes State Park
  13. Gallion State Forest
  14. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
  15. Staunton River State Park
  16. Caledon State Park
  17. Leesylvania State Park
  18. Mason Neck State Park
  19. Widewater State Park
  20. Lake Anna State Park
  21. Kiptopeke State Park
  22. Lesesne State Forest
  23. Mayo River State Park
  24. Charlotte State Forest
  25. Powhatan State Park

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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