Voorhees Nature Preserve & Westmoreland Berry Farm Bird Walk
Saturday, June 23
On Saturday, June 23, the Northern Neck Audubon Society will conduct a bird
walk on the Voorhees Nature Preserve / Westmoreland Berry Farm which will
include segments of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. Meet at 9:00 a.m.
at the Westmoreland Berry Farm store at 1235 Berry Farm Lane, Colonial Beach,
VA 22443.
From the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) website: “The
preserve has trails through deciduous forest, boardwalks that cross open
wetlands, and spectacular vistas from bluffs overlooking the Rappahannock
River. A trail crosses a 500-foot boardwalk that spans a freshwater meadow. A
small stream crosses under the boardwalk. The trail continues along the
Rappahannock River, offering stunning views from a 100-foot sand bluff.”
The bird walk will be on both level and steep terrain. It will cross the
boardwalk that spans Owl Hollow creek and will continue to overlooks that
present exceptional views from the cliffs overlooking the Rappahannock River.
Possible sightings include bald eagles, turkeys, barn and tree swallows,
hooded, prothonotary and northern parula warblers, Acadian, great crested and
eastern flycatchers, belted kingfishers, yellow-billed cuckoos, red-eyed
vireos, wood thrush, scarlet tanagers and a few waterfowl of various species.
Several pairs of loaner binoculars will be available. For cancellations and
information about the Northern Neck Audubon Society and events, visit
www.northernneckaudubon.org<http://www.northernneckaudubon.org>.
