Description
Alum Spring Park sits in the heart of Fredericksburg and provides a pleasant creek-side setting engrossed by towering trees. In addition to the park’s resident northern cardinal, blue jay and Carolina wren, this area should be checked during migration, especially after inclement weather. During this time, dozens of warblers, vireos and other neotropical migrants, including an occasional vagrant, may be found. In the summer months, check along the stream for ebony jewelwings and other damselflies as well as eastern amberwing and eastern pondhawk dragonflies. Butterflies to look for in the park include question mark, comma and common buckeye.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Alum Spring Park (as reported to eBird)
- Black Vulture
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
- American Crow
- American Goldfinch
- Northern Cardinal
- Barred Owl
Amenities & Access Considerations
Amenities
- Hiking Trails
- Parking
- Picnic
- Restrooms
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 1 Greenbrier Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
From I-95, take the Plank Road/VA-3 East exit, cross Emancipation Highway/US-1, and turn right onto Greenbrier Drive and follow it to the parking lot.
What to Know Before Visiting
The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon understand what makes Virginia a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.