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Where to see Great Blue Heron in Virginia

We found 38 places featuring Great Blue Heron in Virginia. Plan your next visit below.

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Great Blue Heron

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Map of Great Blue Heron sightings in Virginia

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Lake Fairfax Park place preview
Park124 sightings17 species

Virginia, US

Lake Fairfax Park

Hiking, Biking, Camping, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Boating, Water Park, Wildlife, Nature Trails, Picnic Areas.

You might spot Duck, Wood Duck, and Chlorosplenium Chlora.

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Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park place preview
Park91 sightings17 species

Virginia, US

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park

Hiking, Cycling, Equestrian, Family Friendly, Wildlife Viewing, Paved Trail, Historical, Accessible

You might spot White-Tailed Deer and House Sparrow.

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Brookfield Park place preview
Park88 sightings15 species

Virginia, US

Brookfield Park

Park, Family Friendly, Hiking, Birdwatching, Wildlife Watching, Biking, Playground, Accessible, Nature Trails, Picnicking

You might spot Summer Snowflake, Lesser Celandine, and Mapleleaf Viburnum.

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Burke Lake Park place preview
Park123 sightings15 species

Virginia, US

Burke Lake Park

Biking and Camping

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Fan Clubmoss, and Canada Goose.

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Royal Lake Park place preview
Park91 sightings15 species

Virginia, US

Royal Lake Park

Park, Lake, Walking Trails, Nature, Wildlife, Family Friendly, Fishing, Birdwatching, Hiking, Outdoor Concerts.

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Canada Goose, and Red-Winged Blackbird.

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Folly Lick Stream Valley Park place preview
Park71 sightings14 species

Virginia, US

Folly Lick Stream Valley Park

#birdwatching and #dogfriendly

You might spot Eastern Skunk Cabbage, Mayapple, and Lesser Celandine.

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Hooes Road Park place preview
Park22 sightings14 species

Virginia, US

Hooes Road Park

Nature, Walking, Running, Cycling, Sports, Family Friendly, Playground, Birdwatching, Picnic, Pickleball

You might spot Bird's-Eye Speedwell and Mulberries.

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Jefferson District Park place preview
Park82 sightings14 species

Virginia, US

Jefferson District Park

Family Friendly, Sports, Golf, Mini Golf, Trails, Walking, Running, Wildlife Viewing, Picnic Area, Playground, Accessible.

You might spot American Tuliptree and House Sparrow.

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Fort Monroe National Monument place preview
Park30 sightings13 species

Virginia, US

Fort Monroe National Monument

"historical Landmark", "birdwatching", "coastal Views", "family Friendly", "nature Trails", "wildlife Viewing", "civil War History", "wheelchair Accessible"

You might spot Brown Pelican and Double-Crested Cormorant.

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Great Falls Park place preview
Park152 sightings13 species

Virginia, US

Great Falls Park

Hiking, Waterfalls, Potomac River, Historic Site, Nature Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Rock Climbing, Accessible Trails, Mather Gorge

You might spot Kiwi Bubbles, Common Pawpaw, and Eastern Skunk Cabbage.

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Arlington Heights Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Arlington Heights Historic District

Architecture and Colonial Revival

You might spot Spotted Lanternfly, Asian Lady Beetle, and Duck.

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Aurora Highlands Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Aurora Highlands Historic District

Architecture and Arlington Va

You might spot Spotted Lanternfly, Duck, and Asian Lady Beetle.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg place preview
Zoo30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Animal Encounters and Conservation

You might spot Bald Eagle and Great Blue Heron.

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Colonial Williamsburg place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Colonial Williamsburg

18th Century and American Revolution

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Northern Cardinal.

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Ghent place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Ghent

Architecture and Cultural

You might spot Yellow-Crowned Night Heron, Monarch, and Peregrine Falcon.

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James River and Kanawha Canal place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

James River and Kanawha Canal

Accessible Trails and Canal Locks

You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and Red Deadnettle.

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Manchester place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Manchester

Cultural Heritage and Cycling

You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and Red Deadnettle.

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Maymont Park place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Maymont Park

Cultural Heritage and Family Friendly

You might spot Duck, Canada Goose, and Great Blue Heron.

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Mill Mountain Zoo place preview
Zoo16 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Mill Mountain Zoo

Animal Encounters and Educational

You might spot Snow Leopard, Red Panda, and European Lynx.

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Monument Avenue place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Monument Avenue

American History and Architectural History

You might spot Duck, Canada Goose, and Red Deadnettle.

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Museum District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Museum District

Art And Culture and Family Friendly

You might spot Duck, Canada Goose, and Red Deadnettle.

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Newbern Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Newbern Historic District

19th Century and Architectural Preservation

You might spot Bluegill, Garter Snake, and Eastern Box Turtle.

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Norfolk Botanical Garden place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Norfolk Botanical Garden

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Pond Slider, Monarch, and Great Blue Heron.

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Occoquan Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Occoquan Historic District

Art Galleries and Craft Shows

You might spot Common Whitetail, Needham's Skimmer, and Huron Skipper.

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Oregon Hill Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Oregon Hill Historic District

Architecture and Historic District

You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and Red Deadnettle.

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Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial

African American History and American Revolution

You might spot Osage-Orange, Purple Finch, and Turkey.

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Reedville Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Reedville Historic District

Fishing Village and Historic District

You might spot Squareback Marsh Crab and American Trumpet Vine.

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River Farm place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

River Farm

Accessible and Botanical Garden

You might spot Bald Eagle, Red-Winged Blackbird, and Green Treefrog.

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Rutherford Park place preview
Park87 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Rutherford Park

Bird Watching and Dog Friendly

You might spot Common Jewelweed, Willow Oak, and American Jumpseed.

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Saltville Battlefields Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Saltville Battlefields Historic District

Archaeological Site and Battlefield

You might spot Duck, Canada Goose, and Gadwall.

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Scottsville Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Scottsville Historic District

Architectural History and Civil War History

You might spot Northern Cricket Frog and Eastern Box Turtle.

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Shockoe Hill Burying Ground Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Shockoe Hill Burying Ground Historic District

You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and Red Deadnettle.

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Tappahannock Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Tappahannock Historic District

You might spot Eastern Red-Backed Salamander and Osprey.

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The Fan place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

The Fan

Arts & Culture and Foodie Destination

You might spot Duck, Canada Goose, and Red Deadnettle.

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Virginia Zoological Park place preview
Zoo30 sightings12 species

Virginia, US

Virginia Zoological Park

Family Friendly and Norfolk Attraction

You might spot Yellow-Crowned Night Heron and Peregrine Falcon.

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Stanton Park place preview
Park33 sightings10 species

Virginia, US

Stanton Park

Nature, Park, Wildlife, Family Friendly, Walking Trails, Birdwatching, Picnic, Free Admission

You might spot Pale Green Assassin Bug and Asian Lady Beetle.

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Lakeside Park place preview
Park40 sightings9 species

Virginia, US

Lakeside Park

"nature", "wildlife", "family Friendly", "lakeside", "picnic", "fishing", "accessible", "birdwatching"

You might spot Red-Winged Blackbird and Canada Goose.

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Olde Forge Park place preview
Park31 sightings9 species

Virginia, US

Olde Forge Park

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Creek Chub, Asian Jumpseed, and Northern Cardinal.

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