BIRD WALK AT GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHPLACE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
On Saturday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m., the Northern Neck Audubon Society (NNAS)
will conduct a bird walk at George Washington Birthplace National Monument Park
on Pope’s Creek between Montross and Oak Grove in Westmoreland County.
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 and the beach. There are woods,
ponds, Pope’s Creek, open fields and beaches. Possible sightings include bald
eagles, Canada geese (in great numbers), white-fronted geese, great blue
herons, terns, gulls, loons, wild turkeys, tundra swans, buffleheads and hooded
mergansers.
The GPS address is 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443.
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 in the visitors parking lot
at 9:00.
Warm clothing is recommended. There will be loaner binoculars available. For
cancelations and additional information about the NNAS and activities, check
the website at www.northernneckaudubon.org<http://www.northernneckaudubon.org>.
