https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/blog daily 0.75 2019-04-02 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories daily 0.75 2025-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1736995441043-FFZ1VMEFOYCKNFY24R3O/1Z5A8887.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - 1Z5A8887.jpeg https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/2025/3/23/seaview-farm-with-virginia-eastern-shore-land-trust monthly 0.5 2025-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/51bf3b5f-e1ce-49b0-a572-d4c707884538/1Z5A8366.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Seaview Farm with Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/98e9a793-7017-4440-9a37-abaac5434bb0/1Z5A8328.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Seaview Farm with Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust - Make it stand out Yellow-bellied sapsucker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/78d2cc8c-cf51-4d09-a545-f42f949954f5/485703372_9951136524918279_1153988065338428325_n.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Seaview Farm with Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/2025/3/2/whales-seals-dolphins-birds-march-1-2025-cbbt-island-4 monthly 0.5 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/072cb20d-f32d-4ea5-92d7-3ba6bd95de01/1Z5A8216.jpg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - WHALES! SEALS! DOLPHINS! BIRDS! March 1, 2025 CBBT Island 4 - Make it stand out Black Scoter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/0fd5152a-a1dd-4c3d-9bc8-7cd77f11b65b/1Z5A8228.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - WHALES! SEALS! DOLPHINS! BIRDS! March 1, 2025 CBBT Island 4 - Make it stand out Common Eider https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/0bf19231-4208-43c5-ad11-93f22100b423/1Z5A8168.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - WHALES! SEALS! DOLPHINS! BIRDS! March 1, 2025 CBBT Island 4 - Make it stand out American Oystercatcher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/55af9083-691b-417c-b4c4-3c80094c8e4d/1Z5A8022.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - WHALES! SEALS! DOLPHINS! BIRDS! March 1, 2025 CBBT Island 4 - Make it stand out Northern Gannet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/92e290ec-1853-48a0-9be9-9dabd3b9d91a/1Z5A8045.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - WHALES! SEALS! DOLPHINS! BIRDS! March 1, 2025 CBBT Island 4 - Make it stand out Red-breasted Merganser https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/6d45fedf-7dc0-4209-b42e-510fdd5faa1c/1Z5A8230.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - WHALES! SEALS! DOLPHINS! BIRDS! March 1, 2025 CBBT Island 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/2025/2/17/a-few-more-photos-from-the-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel monthly 0.5 2025-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/347e1f4e-2431-4c8a-8419-79de6c69e0d2/1Z5A0260.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Iceland Gull from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel February 1 Trip - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/2025/1/15/birding-at-the-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/61f13622-3376-4d5e-9e7b-2904ae7af13c/IMG_6856.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/c552744c-4c12-4a6a-b534-c72a5897d0f0/1Z5A9409.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Make it stand out Long-tailed Ducks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1971317a-a5a7-42a9-893f-5d590094a1f6/1Z5A9353.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Make it stand out Surf Scoter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/e027f3c0-b24e-4089-a65a-ef4d89dcdd4e/1Z5A9430.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Make it stand out Harbor Seal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/2ef7f673-f367-4af1-b436-0764118dcc9c/1Z5A9308.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Make it stand out Ring-billed gulls (yellow legs) and American Herring Gull (larger, with pink legs) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/3228e841-489c-4297-ba5b-68b20b0141e2/1Z5A9305.jpeg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Make it stand out Brown Pelican https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/2020/11/1/creating-access-for-birders-the-northampton-county-preserve monthly 0.5 2020-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1604264626980-LKH0WJW9XXS8O2GQ3V2L/Signage+7-7-2020+%2823%29.JPG News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Creating access for birders - The Northampton County Preserve - View from Seaside Walkway Platform https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1604264765389-B89MQT3YWB527K0DNLVW/Installed+Sign+%282%29.jpg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Creating access for birders - The Northampton County Preserve - Interpretive Sign https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1604264844645-1FCP358TA385LV6OON9K/Finished+walkway.jpg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Creating access for birders - 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Clapper rails were vocal but elusive until week five (5/13) when they finally ventured into the open by the piers. Forsters, Least and Common Terns gracefully ventured by each week. Laughing Gulls and Herring gulls awaited the return of fishermen each week for an easy meal. A Red-breasted Merganser was seen as late as 5/20/2019. A Bald Eagle was often seen in the distance towards the old Coast Guard station. American Oystercatchers and Black skimmers joined the show the last couple of weeks, along with Dowitchers, Dunlins, and Black-bellied plovers in their gorgeous breeding plumage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1559006477333-MRQ4R1J1VISV3C512JBD/Dunlin+Blog.jpg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding on the deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1559006497048-FJ3S8BGECK6ZL8JMAE18/Oystercatcher+Schamerhorn+Blog.jpg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding on the deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1559006508128-4LU3CR4F6DXXF2UPFBU5/Skimmer+Schamerhorn+blog.jpg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding on the deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1559006927811-O8AU0Q8OQZUNBXYP3T92/Yellow+legs+and+Whimbrel+Blog+post.jpg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding on the deck Photo credit Roberta Kellam https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/2019/4/3/birding-eastern-shore-website-launch monthly 0.5 2020-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1557771101838-TQBXA8INOQTU2HSFEHMM/Board+at+Launch+Party.jpg News & Information about Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore - Birding Eastern Shore Website Launch https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/shorebird+migration monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Birding+Eastern+Shore monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Black+Skimmer monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Whimbrels monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Eastern+Shore monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Shorebird monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Whimbrel monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Bird+migration monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Black+Narrows+Brewing monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/walkway monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Wachapreague monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Barrier+Islands monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Seaside monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Ecotours monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Island+House monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Seaside+Ecotours monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Plovers monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/BLack+Bellied+Plovers monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/Birding monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/stories/tag/American+Oystercatcher monthly 0.5 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/calendar daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/visit-the-eastern-shore-of-virginia daily 0.75 2023-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547226149860-SLOEHPQNX99LB2K65YSG/plan-your-birding-trip-virginia.jpg visit the eastern shore of virginia Short-billed Dowitchers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1539614801382-0VLO7BFEIIES0MON6S66/where-to-shop-eastern-shore.jpg visit the eastern shore of virginia SHOP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1539614400533-5XUFDHD05WQWZTNTGJ5D/where-to-stay-eastern-shore.jpg visit the eastern shore of virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1539614449436-7K736BMFL9CX9HAH98YP/where-to-eat-eastern-shore.jpg visit the eastern shore of virginia https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/contact-us daily 0.75 2019-02-07 https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/what-we-do daily 0.75 2014-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1390513380961-PTHFXE5U2S1FJSLPXUSD/tumblr_mh1iruZWLf1rkz363o1_1280.jpg What We Do https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/sites-northampton-virginia daily 0.75 2024-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547145416328-P1N63MQGD7F8L78W732K/birding-cape-charles-virginia.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - CAPE CHARLES BEACH & HARBOR In Brief: Six city blocks of beach and a small harbor/marina area attract water birds of many sorts, most productive in winter (Purple Sandpiper, bay ducks) and during migration. Worth a quick check even during the busy summer months. Access: Day use year-round. Public restrooms at the corner of Bay Avenue and Mason Avenue. To canvas the beach and harbor thoroughly, it is best to walk. Park near the intersection of Bay Avenue and Mason Avenue, and start at the Fun Pier, used for fishing as well as sightseeing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547147105818-17P3MQLB8EK9SAX4GKYX/best-birding-virginia.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - CAPE CHARLES COASTAL HABITAT & NATURAL AREA PRESERVE In Brief: Small preserve attractive to migrants in both spring and fall; worth a brief check of the boardwalk areas or a longer stint watching the bay at the boardwalk’s end, especially in autumn and winter, when jaeger and waterfowl shows can be significant. Access: Day use year-round. No bathroom facilities on site, but public restrooms five minutes away in Cape Charles (at beach; in central park; and at public library). The trails begin at a small signposted parking area at the end of Patrick Henry Avenue (off Bayshore Lane). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1539608878414-79YMSBOKOWKDWNKL61XV/best-birding-chesapeake-bay.png Birding in Northampton County Virginia - CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL In Brief: Northern Gannets, gulls, loons, and waterfowl in winter; passerines during migration; rarities year-round but especially in fall and winter. Access: Details available at: cbbt.com/activities/birding. All groups must be accompanied by a security detail. All birding (currently limited to one island) must be arranged two weeks in advance. The cost per hour is $50.00 for the group. Each group member must supply personal information and sign paperwork accepting the facility’s rules and regulations. No bathroom facilities except near North Toll Plaza, where there is a a tourism center. (Photo courtesy Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547154363984-2XWPYZHZ2O2FMR8Q2BW1/birding-near-chesapeake-bay.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - CUSTIS TOMBS ON PLANTATION CREEK In Brief: A short drive from Kiptopeke along Arlington Road, primarily of local historical interest, but occasionally host to flocks of shorebirds and field birds; usually worth a check in autumn and winter, perhaps during inclement or very wet weather in spring. Access: 2157 Arlington Chase Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Day use year-round. No bathroom facilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547665395632-HHBBEUFQTQPISTHPMSLJ/chesapeake-bay-birding-locations.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE In Brief: Small refuge at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula. Birding productive at all seasons, but autumn has the greatest diversity and numbers by far. Access: 32205 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Open daily from dawn to dusk unless closed in October through December for hunting (call ahead to check for closures). Photo: Yellow-rumped Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547667428879-6A1RKPJFCNNUP83CHB81/best-birding-locations-chesapeake-bay.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - FISHERMAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE In Brief: Barrier island off the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula, a natural resting place for migrants and vagrants in migration seasons; no access during breeding season because of sensitive beach-nesting species and colonial waterbirds. Access: Details available at: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Fisherman_Island/events/refugetour.html. Photo: American Oystercatcher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1552835071407-ME0AE79R81D9UQVY5BL4/birding-locations-northampton-county.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - INDIANTOWN PARK In Brief: This small (52-acre) county park is often used by recreational groups and private functions, but birding is normally possible on the margins and through the woodland trail even when other activities are in progress. At best a brief, pleasant stop while birding up and down the Seaside Road. Public restrooms are available in the recreation center. Access: 7399 Indiantown Rd, Eastville, VA 23347; Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Photo: White-throated Sparrow by Robert. W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1553024687243-ECJ1JYL4T909VKH981EL/birding-kiptopeke-state-park.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - KIPTOPEKE STATE PARK In Brief: Must-visit destination during fall and winter, with full-time raptor monitoring September 1 through November 30, and numerous trails through shrub-scrub and pine forest as well as sheltered harbor, sandy beaches, and excellent view of lower Chesapeake Bay. Availability of restroom facilities is seasonal. Access: 3540 Kiptopeke Dr, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Day use and overnight guest visitation 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Photo: Tundra Swans by Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547749778378-E848N60FUUCPSSXNMZ82/outdoor-activities-chesapeake-bay.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - MAGOTHY BAY NATURAL AREA PRESERVE In Brief: Located just north of the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, a smaller preserve with two trails through scrub-shrub, maritime forest, and saltmarsh habitats. An enjoyable walk at any season, with birding most productive in fall and winter. Access: Open daily. No bathroom facilities. Photo: Monarch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549907281818-PBXGSP2KEX2N4CCDE9WP/explore-the-eastern-shore.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - MOCKHORN ISLAND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA In Brief: A site now visited rarely by birders but potentially productive, consisting of two parcels of land: the accessible GATR Tract (356 acres) on land and remote Mockhorn Island, about 7000 acres of tidal marshlands, accessible only by boat (and with local knowledge of tides and channels). Occasional visits by birders indicate Wild Turkeys, owls, and migrant passerines in the GATR Tract. Access: Open Sundays to visitors with permits. No bathroom facilities. Permits for individuals may be purchased for the day ($4) or the year ($23) at www.dgif.virginia.gov/access-permit. Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549908894539-I4EPMV6T0ADHOIELLTDN/explore-northampton-virginia.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - EDWARD S. BRINKLEY NATURE PRESERVE In Brief: A newly-created 85 acre preserve with a lake, trails and an elevated seaside overlook, formerly known as the Northampton County Nature Preserve. Freshwater ducks and waders, open-country birds such as sparrows, shorebirds at low tide and occasional rarities make this a regular whistle-stop by birders during migration and in winter. Access: In 2020, a new parking area and gate were created for birders to access the landfill pond, trails, boardwalk and seaside overlook. Hours are dawn to dusk. For those birders accustomed to entering through the landfill gate, please drive .3 miles north of the landfill gate to the new parking area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1553002491403-Q5TSXJSKX9SI0OO3CGRO/yellow-belied-sapsucker-bird.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - SAVAGE NECK DUNES NATURAL AREA PRESERVE IN BRIEF: Covering 298 acres of prime ancient sand dunes and maritime forest, the preserve’s habitat alone is worth the visit. Try September and October for a first visit, especially after a cold front. ACCESS: Day use year-round. No restroom facilities. Photo: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, by Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547754382364-Z06OD4D85OZZ7MLWRHVR/brownsville-preserve-eastern-screech-owl.jpg Birding in Northampton County Virginia - THE NATURE CONSERVANCY’S BROWNSVILLE PRESERVE In Brief: A fascinating “seaside” property held by a local family from 1652 until 1978, when it was acquired the The Nature Conservancy. A portion is open to the public along a 1.7-mile trail, a lovely place for a bike ride or walk at any season but most productive for birding during migration and in winter. One or two special events per year permit access to areas otherwise off limits. Access: 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, VA 23413. Open daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset, except during deer hunting season (1 October through 31 December), when hours are restricted to 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No restroom facilities. Photo: Eastern Screech-Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547753238472-DDQ70YBXUP6OY2Q68LXT/oyster-virginia-great-blue-heron Birding in Northampton County Virginia - VILLAGE OF OYSTER, TNC HORSE ISLAND TRAIL In Brief: One of a half-dozen remaining “seaside” villages, worth a visit for its historical notoriety as much as for birding, which is most productive in winter and during migration seasons. A newly-created trail at the water’s edge provides interesting perspectives of seaside marsh. Access: Public settlement. A new restroom is found at the public boat ramp. Photo: Great Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547753185853-4JVB98E9B9YGF871WO33/top-virginia-birding Birding in Northampton County Virginia - WILLIS WHARF OVERLOOK In Brief: Interpretive saltmarsh overlook renowned for sizable Marbled Godwit roost (August to April) at higher/rising tide. Excellent spot for scoping distant shorebirds, with lesser numbers of waterfowl, terns, gulls, and occasional loons and grebes. Access: Open daily, dawn to dusk (not gated; earlier and later also legal). Port-a-johns available at boat launch and overlook platform. https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/home daily 1.0 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/5456f4cd-069f-4608-a14c-1aa46b32289d/1Z5A8404.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1553261625233-87BBTJOY6R7KD0J2CI6S/best-birding-united-states-virginia-kiptopeke.jpg Home - kiptopeke state park A must-visit destination during fall and winter, with full-time raptor monitoring September 1 through November 30. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551899244467-S8YF21S1PV9WLGTIAMWX/bird-chincoteague-island.jpg Home - chincoteague national wildlife refuge This 13,682-acre refuge is known worldwide for providing pasture rights to 150 semi-feral horses. https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel daily 0.75 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1539102068301-Z1R83HSLIGM27OEJ14U3/birding-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel.png Birding the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Photo courtesy Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547141288577-X2W7C9IE83JI9ILAM27Z/gannet-schamerhorn-chesapeake-bay.jpg Birding the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Northern Gannet. Photo by Bob Schamerhorn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551804634942-CBJ6FNHIKREFJ66OSEHL/Brown-Pelicans-chesapeake-bay.jpg Birding the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Brown Pelicans, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547140579333-PD6X86HFMJMC5UFBSZ2X/northern-gannets-chesapeake-bay.jpg Birding the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Northern Gannets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551804807621-QAU4MQ4ITUP69OE7PJD5/red-necked-grebe-cape-charles.jpg Birding the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Red-necked Grebe, Photo by Robert W. Schamerhorn https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/about daily 0.75 2024-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1539952377827-0WREMYVTE0LTMP67YWK6/IMG_1186-LW-LR.jpg ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1539617149266-9GUODX713I2XZ6XCAYIL/best-birding-on-the-eastern-shore.jpg ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1539617190175-RT7OBUVKBZ9GC5GQNNNR/best-birding-in-virginia.jpg ABOUT https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/birding-partners daily 0.75 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551263604943-YSJ4HQ9G8HAXYZQGM6EQ/birding-partner-seaside-ecotours.gif Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551262713927-B39UCJY4EB6ELJ3PFA1N/birding-partner-northampton-county.gif Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1617838623804-TSN161MH2FPNHC1CK9RL/VBWTrail-Logo-Color+new+DWR+logo.jpg Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551262730205-SYCLEB5DEZINMRN7IHXW/birding-partner-tourism.gif Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551262757307-SZPSKBE9J729D9RTXNLK/birding-sponsor-bird-lovers.gif Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding Partners https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/cape-charles-beach-and-harbor daily 0.75 2019-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547144629332-G670I211FQD9OAMW2FRN/cape-charles-beach-harbor.png Birding Cape Charles Beach and Harbor Cape Charles beach at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551800906344-ZQIVFJWAFR2TEGK53TS5/cape-charles-beach-sanderling.jpg Birding Cape Charles Beach and Harbor Sanderling, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547145313625-N7HH6G6E2WBF5008KJK2/dolphins-cape-charles-beach.jpg Birding Cape Charles Beach and Harbor Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins play off the Coast of Cape Charles Beach. https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/custis-tombs-on-plantation-creek daily 0.75 2019-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547155545433-F1WIRXYQ9T49OJ0O7RXR/custis-tomb-landscape.jpg Birding Custis Tombs on Plantation Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547155743826-XZBCOQF8IIZ0VYKWFA0Z/bluebird-custis-tomb.jpg Birding Custis Tombs on Plantation Creek - Eastern Bluebird, Photo: Bob Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547155771254-QVYJEW3LVIFBGWV1UP8J/custis-tomb.jpg Birding Custis Tombs on Plantation Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547155748159-IJMCX5VIG0NEVYP8JLOB/butterfly-custis-tomb.jpg Birding Custis Tombs on Plantation Creek - Pearl Crescent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547155785060-IDSVIG7HMH0826776XZ2/eagle-custis-tomb.jpg Birding Custis Tombs on Plantation Creek - Bald Eagle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547155893172-72J02YQJBNJHXUDH9LN0/pileated-woodpecker-custis-tomb.jpg Birding Custis Tombs on Plantation Creek - Pileated Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547155799376-BRX5FVT8GGDGENJYEIDB/eastern-phoebe-custis-tomb.jpg Birding Custis Tombs on Plantation Creek - Eastern Phoebe https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/queen-sound-landing daily 0.75 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547224263096-U5RKO1WNGWUKPILEE1VU/birding-queen-sound-landing.jpg Birding Queen Sound landing Queen Sound Landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547224952913-CYUC79PMLYBYFIJ5J7TA/shorebird.jpg Birding Queen Sound landing - Laughing Gull https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547224965894-C3NJRC5YYKUNEJ0YVPO6/shore-bird-2.jpg Birding Queen Sound landing - Short-billed Dowitchers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551814060257-P5ROLRF9WERPO6F9K64Z/black-necked-stilt.jpg Birding Queen Sound landing Black-necked Stilt, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/cape-charles-natural-area-preserve daily 0.75 2021-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547147675395-N9OLNWW24I0UQJVOQHYP/capecharels-national-area-preserve.jpg Birding Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve The boardwalk at Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551804114390-FIKDTWDV2VWI8BJEQNLU/cape-charles-willet.jpg Birding Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve Willet, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547149429837-23CRXC1Q6VNNXVJLFLLI/shore-bird-cape-charles.jpg Birding Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve - Spotted Sandpiper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547149490385-73J7NN7Z16U5167E7V1S/owl-cape-charles-nap.jpg Birding Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve - Eastern Screech-Owl, Photo: Ron Wrucke https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547221660928-HQG4U0LAUJULHNF03YYU/northern-gannets-in-flight-original.jpg New Page https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/kiptopeke-state-park daily 0.75 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547747263014-4ZTSA738EYFYVUMYU6A8/kiptopeke-state-park-chesapeake-bay.jpg Birding Kiptopeke State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1553261024012-8UT16YDT2ZMN1Q75QYVB/buffelhead.png Birding Kiptopeke State Park Bufflehead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1553261044315-OURWKRLTE5UCX2TE34UP/ruddy-ducks.png Birding Kiptopeke State Park Ruddy Ducks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1553261108399-ZR37SG4062ZD3L5D2ZTP/falcon-chesapeake-bay.png Birding Kiptopeke State Park Peregrine Falcon by Steve Thornhill, Courtesy CVWO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547747458124-U73NH36E0SIGJASC0ZTX/snow-bunting-kiptopeke-state-park.jpg Birding Kiptopeke State Park Snow Bunting https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/village-of-oyster daily 0.75 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547751888184-2RFSRNCVMBIN31DYZJB0/oyster-harbor-virginia.jpg Birding the Village of Oyster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547751913526-81VP11VGUPDRNW50HOBI/birding-spots-virginia.jpg Birding the Village of Oyster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551809128311-4UD5P18SBI03X4JHUDET/ruddy-turnstone-virginia.jpg Birding the Village of Oyster Ruddy Turnstone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551809168792-STFJYZQIYLAPRZTT2OBF/double-crested-cormorant.jpg Birding the Village of Oyster Double-crested Cormorant, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/esva-national-wildlife-refuge daily 0.75 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547664906208-ZEK6WHI152B3QSAMUSBT/great-blue-heron-virginia.jpg Birding Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Tricolored Heron. (All photos this page by Robert W. Schamerhorn) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547665072913-JVGCFP0L6EP3E085UUOS/Refuge-bird-4.jpg Birding Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - Red-headed Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547665075056-TI5IWWVKI92XVT3RWD4K/refuge-bird-5.jpg Birding Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - Common Yellowthroat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551888784866-RLI348VC2XHJMGJD00H9/Belted-Kingfish.jpg Birding Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - Belted Kingfisher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551805515137-4LQ3H1HWZXAPQJA5E00J/american-woodcock-eastern-shore.jpg Birding Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge American Woodcock. https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/fishermans-island daily 0.75 2019-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547667175131-4JV0OA6NZPAI4Q0VACRM/black-skimmer-virginia.jpg Birding Fishermans Island Black Skimmer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547667290895-992AFWQV28JKPMS6258F/black-skimmers-chesapeake-bay.jpg Birding Fishermans Island Black Skimmers and Common Tern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547667369346-34A4Q91OPEDU2JB1ZRKI/fishermans-square-1.jpg Birding Fishermans Island - Common Tern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547667369450-06YSEL3GTY6BAS1K8JQT/fishermans-square-4.jpg Birding Fishermans Island - Osprey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547667370332-N9UPJNTZ1883XKP04RMK/fishermans-square-5.jpg Birding Fishermans Island - Snowy Egret https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/willis-wharf-overlook daily 0.75 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547752685200-JIXJ11AC97XEZGGJTOGM/willis-wharf-virginia.jpg Birding Willis Wharf Overlook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551810271321-S27EJ5SE0SLZNXRYNI6S/spotted-sandpiper.jpg Birding Willis Wharf Overlook Spotted Sandpiper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551810278001-3HH5ODV2C6DYICALUJT8/Whimbrel.jpg Birding Willis Wharf Overlook Whimbrel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551810228903-62VVXRDPK8WTIQS7B6JC/pie-billed.jpg Birding Willis Wharf Overlook Pied-billed Grebe, Photo: Robet W. Schamerhorn https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/magothy-bay-natural-area-preserve daily 0.75 2024-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547749470382-KYGC4J3HNMMUN3G25ZQL/where-to-bird-in-virginia.JPG Birding Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve Vesper Sparrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547749624860-2CU2BXPGS1L4EZZJN5MO/Black-White-Warbler-square-3.jpg Birding Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve - Black-and-white Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547749624719-PB7JQ65H7WMAD4XE65EW/buckey-butterfly-square-4.jpg Birding Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve - Common Buckeye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547749627656-249XFAD07IQCLUPX85NE/great-blue-heron-square1.jpg Birding Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve - Great Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547749625796-1Q7DIULL3NDLQ7L7E8HR/magothy-bay-square-2.jpg Birding Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve - Turkey Vulture https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/mockhorn-island daily 0.75 2019-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549907199846-EA7LBE9PBXQ75626V38K/baldeagle-mockhorn-eastern-shore.jpg Birding Mockhorn Island Bald Eagle. Photo by, Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551807150276-1YOENSH9FFSQKAKF6H77/eastern-meadowlark.jpg Birding Mockhorn Island Eastern Meadowlark, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551807211192-R4DIJ8XF76VTMB2BEFG7/prairie-warbler.jpg Birding Mockhorn Island Prairie Warbler, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/indiantown-park daily 0.75 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547745736229-XEF5MZRSTTAG6HD2Y4AK/best-birding-locations-us.jpg Birding Indiantown Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551806119529-AS7WU9IV7VSQHDJ9I71C/park-cedar-waxing-virginia.jpg Birding Indiantown Park Cedar Waxwing, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551806202525-VQTBR0BJHTAAQF5X3UGL/indigo-bunting-virginia.jpg Birding Indiantown Park Indigo Bunting, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/the-nature-conservnacy-brownsville daily 0.75 2019-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1547754038768-GMS766N8T88KT5BXUOZW/brownsville-preserve-birding.jpg Birding The Nature Conservancy Brownsville Fiddler Crab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551807425544-EDI4TXV829C8017OD30P/eastern-phoebe.jpg Birding The Nature Conservancy Brownsville Eastern Phoebe, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551807630640-PH2TVQ7DPQ1GC0IES66I/clapper-rail.jpg Birding The Nature Conservancy Brownsville Clapper Rail, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/chincoteague-national-wildlife-refuge daily 0.75 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1548872634536-ZYK1LCWAOJCSLLVRWSJR/birding-areas-chincoteague.jpg Birding on Chincoteague Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1568644684987-B9BTIWV4J66FU2RBR4C3/Caption-Yellow-crowned-Night-Heron.jpg Birding on Chincoteague Island Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1548872684522-2TLBSP4W4P43JW12HHBH/snow-geese.jpg Birding on Chincoteague Island Snow Geese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1568644919233-05NNEGBMO13KY3IZ3A2L/Great+Egret.jpg Birding on Chincoteague Island Great Egret, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1568644375908-HNK0ANCKA4DH10GQYIXC/willet.jpg Birding on Chincoteague Island - Willet, Photo: Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1548873668401-0ASXGWSMRM8M23BA30EN/chinc-square-3.jpg Birding on Chincoteague Island - Snow Geese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1548873637052-9F7KTH4UBH9NMNBTLU0Q/chinc-square.jpg Birding on Chincoteague Island - Snowy Egret https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/accomack-county-virginia daily 0.75 2024-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549385314053-6BYNM10U8O1MPHD8H7RF/birding-chincoteague-virginia.jpg Birding Sites Accomack County Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IN BRIEF: This 13,682-acre refuge is comprised of the southern portion of Assateague Island. The refuge is known worldwide for providing pasture rights to 150 semi-feral horses owned by the local firefighting company, which rounds up the horses in a popular “penning” ceremony in mid-July; large crowds of tourists at this time make a birding visit very challenging. ACCESS: The refuge is open 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. May through September; 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in April and October; and 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from November through March. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549394602061-1UQGAG5PH9T76GDT8OT5/where-to-see-birds-accomack-virginia.png Birding Sites Accomack County Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - GARGATHA LANDING IN BRIEF: One of many “seaside” boat launches open to the public and a perfect spot from which to paddle to Metompkin Island, about 1 mile to the east. Always worth a quick stop in fall or winter. ACCESS: Open daily, dawn to dusk (not gated). Port-a-john available at boat launch. Photo: Bald Eagle by Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549395471276-MRGVHG6PIRHIOPNYD1GM/where-to-see-birds-virginia.jpg Birding Sites Accomack County Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - HARBORTON IN BRIEF: A classic Eastern Shore bayside cove community on Pungoteague and Taylor Creeks, good for a stretch and a look around if time permits. ACCESS: A boat-ramp is open during daylight hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549396693592-Y58SFY55DIHTKTGNMU2J/birding-virginia-chesapeake-bay.png Birding Sites Accomack County Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - MUTTONHUNK FEN NATURAL AREA PRESERVE IN BRIEF: A recent addition to the Natural Area Preserve program, this mostly accessible property consists of shrub-scrub habitat maintained for nesting and migratory birds, as well as a hidden bog-like fen, currently not open to the public. ACCESS: Open daily, dawn to dusk (open gate manually if it is closed, and close and latch it after passing through). No restroom facilities. Photo: Northern Cardinal by Robert W. Schamerhorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549397473834-JUQ4R9ASXWLEXDI2Z7TH/accomack-county-birding-locations.jpg Birding Sites Accomack County Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - QUEEN SOUND LANDING IN BRIEF: Several pull-outs along the causeway between Wallops and Chincoteague can produce lovely opportunities for photography of common saltmarsh species—shorebirds, Clapper Rail, herons and allies, terns, gulls—as well as a few bonus birds for the list. Recommended for at least a brief stop en route to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge or on the return. ACCESS: Located on VA-175 in Herntown, VA, 23395. This is a public road with distinct pull-out. Never pull off to the side of the causeway where there are no legal pull-outs, and do not stop or slow down on the causeway, where locals and tourists alike seem to revel in high speeds and short following distances. Drive defensively here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549398611380-0JTAZTUZ8F3UARZOI6FI/best-birding-accomack.jpg Birding Sites Accomack County Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - SAXIS, MICHAEL MARSH AND FREESCHOOL MARSH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA; MAKEMIE MONUMENT IN BRIEF: A huge area of saltmarsh habitat, once home to a few dozen Black Rails, still of interest for marsh sparrows, owls, and occasional wintering Rough-legged Hawk. Bird and deer hunting occurs sporadically in April, May, September, October, November, December, January, and February. Wearing blaze orange in those months is advisable. ACCESS: Limited to roadside birding (take precautions), kayak exploration, and boat tours. No permit is required for those birding from the roadsides or from water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549399907681-LPZAG3RLUNLTA4GP31RM/birding-tangier-island.jpg Birding Sites Accomack County Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - TANGIER ISLAND IN BRIEF: A storied Chesapeake Bay island group with a small community, Tangier should be on every birder’s bucket list, if not for any particular birds, then for the experience. Climate scientists predict that the island community might well be uninhabitable in the near future, as sea levels continue to rise. ACCESS: Foot ferries run from May through September from Onancock, Virginia and year-round from Crisfield, Maryland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549400842923-QGHE5BJHTFSGT5T9WF6C/birding-wachapreague-1.jpg Birding Sites Accomack County Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - WACHAPREAGUE IN BRIEF: A salty “seaside” town with a fine restaurant, ideal for a short stop to scan marshes at any time of year, or as base for boating or kayaking explorations into the seaside marshes and lagoons. ACCESS: Public settlement. Restrooms are located at the Wachapreague Town Marina. Photo: Savannah Sparrow by Robert W. Schamerhorn https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/saxis daily 0.75 2019-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549398439654-E45S6RLET2306W6JO4CT/Saxis-virginia.jpg Birding Saxis Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549398520160-RDS1ECEOF65ZF11AV782/herring-gulls-virginia.jpg Birding Saxis Virginia Herring Gulls. https://www.birdingeasternshore.org/wachapreague daily 0.75 2019-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1549400762220-AEMUCU96YD7Y7YPMSX1Q/birding-tips-wachapreague-virginia.jpg Birding Wachapreague Semi-palmated Sandpipers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba265ee266c0718aa2413f4/1551813549284-EK9YFY53AB0UYZDAFWHC/Least-terns-virginia-birding-tips.jpg Birding Wachapreague Least Terns, Photo: Robert W. 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