Wolftrap Creek Boardwalk is a recently restored stretch of stream and woodland. Erosion has been heavily reduced, and most importantly for birds, it has been planted with many native plants. The best route for birding is to start from Fellini Court or Talahi Road and walk across the W&OD Trail to the park. By far the best time of year to bird is Spring when a variety of warblers and other migrants pass through. Some of the highlights include Blue-Winged Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Cape May Warbler, and Veery. In summer there is a Red Shouldered Hawk nest easily viewable from the trail. This also is a good spot for Rusty Blackbird (in winter) and Barred Owl in the swampy woods. Some other interesting birds that have been seen here are Merlin and flyover Tundra Swans. The park also borders a small pond on the Navy Federal Credit Union property that can be viewed from the trail. This has attracted Spotted Sandpiper and Belted Kingfisher.
Access: Open from dawn to dusk, parking at Fellini Court and Talahi Road. The trail is either pavement or wooden boardwalk and very well maintained.
Owner/Manager: Fairfax County Park Authority
eBird Hotspot: Wolftrap Creek Boardwalk
—Amiel Hopkins, August 2020
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