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Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary

Description

This is a popular spot for observing wintering waterfowl. During summer, osprey, green heron, red-winged blackbird, and mallard are common. In addition, summer vegetation along the lakeshore is alive with dragonflies and damselflies.

Directions

GPS Coordinates:  38.865392,  -77.041411

From Previous Site on the Great Falls Loop of VBWT:

From Monticello Park in Alexandria, travel north (left) on Russell Road 0.2 miles and turn left onto West Glebe Road. Go 0.8 miles and turn left onto South Glebe Road/SR 120 North. Proceed 0.1 miles and turn right on I-395 North. Travel to the George Washington Memorial Parkway and follow if south for approximately 0.5 miles to the exit for Roaches Run. The parking lot is on the right side.

Location & Directions

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Site Information

  • Site Contact: National Park Service: 703-289-2500
  • Website
  • Access: Free, Daily

Birds Recently Seen at Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary (as reported to eBird)

  • Bald Eagle
  • Double-crested Cormorant
  • Osprey
  • Red-shouldered Hawk
  • Belted Kingfisher
  • Carolina Chickadee
  • Golden-crowned Kinglet
  • Northern Mockingbird
  • White-throated Sparrow
  • Song Sparrow

Seasonal Bird Observations

Facilities

  • Parking