Comprising just .3 acres of mostly open space at the corner of 47th Street and Warwick Boulevard in downtown Newport News, the 47th Street Mini Park is surely one of the smallest hotspots in Virginia. The park is almost exclusively open greenspace, with a row of trees planted along Warwick, as well as several benches on the western edge. The dearth of habitat means that essentially only urban-dwelling species are likely to be found here. Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Chimney Swift, Northern Mockingbird, European Starling, Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, House Finch and House Sparrow represent some of the species most likely to be encountered. The proximity to the James River does also allow for the possibility of spotting flyover Osprey, Double-crested Cormorant, gulls, and maybe even the occasional Bald Eagle. During migration, the unobstructed sky here might be good for spotting migrant raptors or Common Nighthawks.
Owner/Manager: City of Newport News
eBird Hotspot: 47th Street Mini Park
—Matt Anthony, August 2020