BIRD WALK AT BUSHMILL STREAM NATURAL AREA PRESERVE MONDAY, JUNE 12
On Monday, June 12, the Northern Neck Audubon Society will conduct a bird walk
at 9:00 a.m. led by Melissa Gross at Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve in
Northumberland County.
This preserve is one of the Northern Neck’s many hidden gems. At the mouth of
Bush Mill Stream, fresh water meets the salt water of the Great Wicomico River.
The preserve offers forested and tidal habitats and an observation platform
overlooking fresh to brackish tidal marshes and mud flats. Possible sightings
include great blue herons, swallows, belted kingfishers, warblers, bald eagles,
osprey, wood ducks, and river otters,
Directions are as follows:
From Kilmarnock, take Rt. 200 North towards Burgess. At Wicomico Church, turn
left onto Browns Store Rd/Rt 609. Turn Right on Light St/Rt 610. Turn left on
Knights Run Rd/Rt 642. Follow 642 until you see the sign for Bush Mill on the
right
From Route 360 in Heathsville, take Courthouse Rd/Rt 201 South. Go 3.4 miles
and turn left onto Knight’s Run Rd/Rt 642. The preserve entrance is 0.3 miles
on the left.
For additional information about the Northern Neck Audubon Society and
activities, check the website at www.northernneckaudubon.org.
