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[Susan Heath <sheath@xxxxxxx>]

Hello all,

Tad Finnell called to let me know he had an Anhinga at Lake Robertson in 
Rockbridge County this morning around 10:30.  He was standing on the dam 
and first saw the bird fly by at eye level.  It then circled up and he 
watched it for 3-5 minutes before it went out of view.  It appeared to 
him that it was heading for the north end of the lake.  Lake Robertson 
is a state recreation area a little west of Lexington.  Here's a webpage 
for reference.

http://www.co.rockbridge.va.us/departments/lake_robertson.htm

Sue

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Susan A. Heath
George Mason University
Environmental Science Department
Fairfax, VA

Secretary, Virginia Avian Records Committee
Keeper, Virginia Comp List at www.virginiabirding.org

Title: LAKE ROBERTSON

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	LAKE A. WILLIS ROBERTSON
	COLLIERSTOWN, VIRGINIA

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FACILITIES AVAILABLE		RATES AND REGISTRATION
53 campsites in a clean and quiet, mountainous environment. Sites are available to accommodate most all sizes of recreational vehicles or tents. (Some are pull-through). All sites have a fire ring, picnic table, water and electricity. 26 acre lake for fishing (fishing license required).  No gasoline motors or swimming. Fish cleaning station. Swimming pool and bath house. Comfort station with individual showers, dressing room and laundry room. Disposal dumping station. Mountain hiking trails. Tennis court, volleyball and softball field. 2 tot lot playfields. Public telephone. Picnic grounds with fireplaces and tables. Group picnic shelter with 2 fireplaces, tables and restrooms. Will accommodate 150 people. Boat Concession-$5 first hour, $3 every hour after. Cash, money orders or checks only.  No credit cards accepted. Self-guided educational nature trail. The swim fee is not included in the camping fee.  $2.00 children / $2.50 adults.		Trailers - $25.00 Tents- $21.00 Hours:  Apr. 1 - May          7 am - 7 pm             May 2 - Sept. 5      6 am - 9pm             Sept. 6 - Oct. 1      7 am - 7 pm             Oct. 2 - Mar. 31     8 am - 4 pm Regular season reservations are accepted with deposit beginning April 1st. Camping Fees include water and electricity hook-ups. Camping guest register will be at the Park Headquarters. Golden Age Passport discounts for trailers. Campers must be setup by 9 pm when arriving so as not to disturb other campers.
DIRECTIONS		CONTACT INFORMATION
From I-81 or I-64 take US 11 to south side of Lexington. At stoplight, pickup "logo" markers to recreation area via State Route 251 to Collierstown and County 770 to Main Entrance.		For more information: Superintendent Lake A. Willis Robertson 106 Lake Robertson Drive Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-4164 *** On-line Reservations not available at this time ***
HISTORY AND OTHER AREA ATTRACTIONS Lake A. Willis Robertson Recreation Area, named for the late Senator Robertson, who devoted many years as public servant and conservationist of our natural resources, is the result of a coordinated effort of local, state and federal organizations concerned with outdoor recreation. The 581 acre tract located 14 miles west of Lexington, Virginia on the eastern slopes of the Alleghany Mountains, is surrounded by an abundance of wildlife in a beautiful, quiet, natural environment. It is close to the Thomas Jefferson and George Washington National Forests and is near to the Goshen Wildlife Refuge Management Area. Nearby are Natural Bridge, Goshen Pass, and the birthplaces of Sam Houston and Woodrow Wilson. The area also boasts the home of the first McCormick reaper, tombs of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, Washington and Lee University, the Virginia Military Institute and many other historical attractions.