Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Birds at Greensprings

— Greensprings Interpretive Trail —

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 14, 2026

1. Birds at Greensprings Marker

Inscription. The varied habitats of the Greensprings Greenway provide clean water, food, shelter and a safe place for birds to raise their young. Approximately 250 species of birds regularly visit the Williamsburg area. More than 150 species, including Warblers, Flycatchers, Sparrows, Orioles, Cuckoos and Tanagers, have been documented along the trail. Some of these are Neotropical migratory species from Central and South America. This trail sign depicts an Osprey, which is in residence from March through October. Bald Eagles are also frequent visitors to this conservation area. In the midst of significant habitat loss in the Eastern United States, the Greensprings Greenway is a friendly place for Birds.

Erected by James City County Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals.

Location. 37° 14.903′ N, 76° 47.416′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. It can be reached from John Tyler Highway east of Greensprings Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the Greensprings Interpretive Trail. The address

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given is for Jamestown High School, which includes the northern trailhead and parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3751 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wetlands of the Greensprings Greenway (within shouting distance of this marker); Ospreys (within shouting distance of this marker); Ephemeral Streams (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Powhatan Creek Watershed (about 500 feet away); Arched Tree

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 14, 2026

2. Birds at Greensprings Marker

Marker is on the footbridge over the core of the wetland area.

(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Virginia Wilderness (approx. 0.2 miles away); The New World Beckons (approx. 0.2 miles away); First English Settlement at Jamestown (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Bacon's Rebellion (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.