Dear Virginia Birders,
My Mom and I will be in the area the first week of June. We are looking for
the best spots to see the most species of birds in a short amount of time.
We have been studying 'Hot Spots' in bird guides and eBird postings. Since
our time will be limited, knowing the best locations to go would be helpful.
My mom set a goal several years ago to see at least 100 species in 25 states
before she died. We still have several to go. I realize we will be missing
peak migration, but according to eBird reports I think it is do-able with
the right habitat.
While in the area we also plan to bird Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and
New Jersey. We have decided to stay in Wilmington, DE since it seems to be
centrally located to the places we want to visit.
Places in VA we have looked at include: Chincoteague NWR, Kiptopeke SP,
Assateague Island National Seashore, and Huntley Meadows Park. Also if
anyone is willing to go birding with us and help us find the species we
need, we would be happy to pay for your gas.
Please email me off list and let me know the best locations and also the
best time of day, in case morning is not good in a certain area. Also my mom
has limited walking, so any information is valuable.
I'm looking forward to visiting your state. While we had friends who lived
in VA, I've never been there.
Good Birding,
Dottie Boyles
Little Rock, AR
