Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is for the birds. Sure, Chincoteague's most famous inhabitants are probably the wild ponies that run across the island each year, but its position along the Atlantic Flyway makes it a vital resting and feeding spot for a large population of feathered folk. It was established in 1943 to provide habitat for migratory birds. Rachel Carson, no stranger to the needs of these animals, championed the value of this refuge, which supports waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, and song birds. Read More »
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- The Wild Shore Takes Flight
- Serious birdwatchers know that Virginia’s Eastern Shore is the place to be each fall, as millions of songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and waterfowl fly south for the winter along the Mid-Atlantic flyway. Newbies can get acquainted with it all during the Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding & Wildlife Festival, held each September.
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Parks Near Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
- Assateague Island National Seashore,MD (12 mi.)
- Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge,MD (54 mi.)
- Kiptopeke State Park,VA (65 mi.)
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