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:
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Hairy Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Eastern Phoebe
- Great Crested Flycatcher
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
113 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 34 | Marc Mains |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 34 | Robert Mains |
| 4 Apr 2026 | 8 | Grace Mann |
| 3 Apr 2026 | 15 | Robyn Puffenbarger |
| 3 Apr 2026 | 15 | Anonymous eBirder |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Hiking Trails
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.
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