Indigo Bunting (Ty Ivey/GNPA)
Richmond Hill, GA
J.F. Gregory Park is operated by the City of Richmond Hill. The area is dominated by a 300-acre rice field that predates the Civil War. A three-mile walking trail runs along the top of a dike that encompasses the field, which today is a wooded wetland. Attractions include a lake, walking trails, birding tower, canoe launch and two restored Henry Ford-era homes.
Specialties
Wood duck, ruby-throated hummingbird, green heron, swallow-tailed kite, Mississippi kite, bald eagle, red-headed woodpecker, purple martin, northern parula, indigo bunting.
Tips
Look for warblers during spring and fall migrations. Prothonotary warblers are best seen from April to June.
Best Birding Seasons
| SPRING | SUMMER | FALL | WINTER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songbirds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wading Birds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waterfowl | ✓ |
Fees
None.
Website
https://www.richmondhill-ga.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/J-F-Gregory-Recreational-Park-6
eBird Hotspot
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L878731
Address
521 Cedar Street
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
