where is the best place to bird watch ?

Melanie, you can drive the four-mile Wildlife Drive for a glimpse of the refuge's resident bald eagles, as well as access to short interpretative trails and several osprey-viewing platforms and bird blinds. A fun alternative might be to rent kayaks or canoes and paddle the refuge's backwaters. The green and orange paths, open year-round, are appropriate for paddlers of all levels, while the purple path requires more technical skill as it winds nine miles along the marshy Blackwater River. Enjoy!