Description
The site offers a number of different trails including one from the parking lot straight towards the James River (east) that leads to a pond with three blinds overlooking the wetlands. The trail provides access to hardwood stands, brushy thickets, meadows, wetlands, and dense riparian thickets along the river.
The pond on site is likely to attract American bittern, marsh wren and pied-billed grebe. Closer to the river, in the upland forests, look for nesting birds, including several species of warblers. The adjacent meadows are used by a variety of wintering sparrows. The river provides views of waterfowl, bald eagle and osprey at most any time of the year. Along the shoreline in late spring and summer, look for brown water snakes and river cooters basking on the rocks. In early spring, listen for spring peepers and chorus frogs singing and during summer, listen for toads sing during warm rains.
Directions
Physical address: 3395 Landria Dr., Richmond VA 23225
From Chippenham Parkway/VA-150, take the Forest Hill Ave. East exit, merge onto Forest Hill Ave., turn left onto Hathaway Rd., turn right onto Wallowa Rd., then left onto Landria Dr., and the park entrance is straight ahead.
Location & Directions
View on Google MapsSite Information
- Site Contact: 804-646-5733, AskParkRec@richmondgov.com
- Website
- Access: Free, Daily
Birds Recently Seen at The Wetlands, James River Park System (as reported to eBird)
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Carolina Chickadee
- Carolina Wren
- American Goldfinch
- Common Yellowthroat
- Northern Cardinal
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
- Mallard
- Great Blue Heron
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
Seasonal Bird Observations
Facilities
- Bike Trails
- Hiking Trails
- Information
- Parking
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Viewing Blinds
- Beach