BIRD WALK AT GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHPLACE MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
On Monday, March 13, the Northern Neck Audubon Society will conduct a bird walk
at 9:00 a.m. at George Washington Birthplace National Monument Park on Pope’s
Creek between Montross and Oak Grove in Westmoreland County. The walk will be
led by Jeff Wright and Melissa Gross.
The National Park Service allows visitors to view wildlife at the birthplace of
our first president. In addition to wildlife, the park offers stunning vistas
of the Potomac River from beautiful bluffs. There are woods, ponds, open
fields and beaches. Possible sightings include: bald eagles, early migrating
birds (perhaps osprey), Canada geese, great blue herons, terns, gulls, loons,
wild turkeys, tundra swans, canvas back, bufflehead, ruddy and merganser ducks,
etc. For additional history on the site and descriptions of birds sighted
there, google the official site.
From Kilmarnock and Warsaw, take Route 3 west through Montross. About ¼ mile
past Potomac Mills, turn right on Pope’s Creek Road (Route 204). Proceed
approximately 2 miles to the park entrance. Meet at the visitor’s center
parking lot. Address is 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA.
There will be loaner binoculars available. For additional information about
the NNAS and activities, check the website at www.northernneckaudubon.org
<http://www.northernneckaudubon.org/>.
