AUDUBON BIRD WALK AT BETHEL BEACH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12
On Monday, February 12, the Northern Neck Audubon Society will conduct a bird
walk at 9:00 a.m. at Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve in Mathews County.
Bethel Beach is a sandy, southward pointing spit that separates the eastern
side of Winter Harbor from the Chesapeake Bay. From the beach, one can see
offshore bay waters, tidal lagoons, salt marsh, shrubby swamp and deeper
channels. Over 185 species of birds have been observed at Bethel Beach,
including 25 species of shore birds. Possible sightings include snow buntings,
northern gannets, tundra swans, rails, bitterns, and numerous types of
waterfowl, including surf scoters, buffleheads, mergansers, common loons, and
lesser scaups.
From the Whitestone/Greys Point Bridge, it is approximately 27 miles / 40
minutes to Bethel Beach. Directions from the Northern Neck and the Middle
Peninsula: From Harmony Grove (at the intersection of Routes 3 & 33 in
Middlesex County), turn left. Go 3.3 miles to Hartfield and turn right onto
Route 3 E. Go 4.6 miles (crossing the Twigs Ferry Bridge into Gloucester
County) and turn left at the T intersection onto Route 198. Go 8.9 miles and
turn right onto Route 14 E. Go 0.6 miles and turn left onto Route 611
(Tabernacle Road). Go 4.3 miles and turn left onto Route 609 (Bethel Beach
Road). Go 1.9 miles to the beach.
For NNAS information and activities, visit www.northernneckaudubon.org. Any
cancelations will be announced on the website.
