AUDUBON BIRD WALK SEPTEMBER 26 ON TANGIER
ISLAND
On Monday, 26 September, Frank Schaff and Jeff Wright of the Northern Neck
Audubon Society will lead a Bird-walk on Tangier Island in the middle of the
Chesapeake Bay. This will be a great opportunity to see some of the birds that
fly around over the Chesapeake Bay as well as bird Tangier Island. Birding
groups on the ferry have occasionally seen Wilson's Storm-Petrels and other
birds that are rarely, if ever, seen on the Northern Neck or Middle Peninsula..
The "Chesapeake Breeze" ferry departs at 10:00 am from Buzzard's Point Marina,
468 Buzzard Point Road, Reedville. After a one and a half hour narrated
cruise, the ship docks at Tangier Island. The Breeze returns to Reedville at
4:15 pm. During the two and a half hour visit to the island there will be
opportunities to bird, have lunch, take a tour, rent a bike or golf court, or
just tour the island. You can walk around the island if you choose, since it
is only about a mile wide and 3 miles long. You can bring your own food and
drinks with you on the boat to the island or you can enjoy one of Tangier's
famous restaurants. Individuals will be responsible for purchasing their
ticket for the trip either the day of the ferry ride or in advance on-line
where they may be eligible for discounts. Google Chesapeake Breeze Ferry Boat
to Tangier Island or call 804-453-2628. The web site states round trip tickets
are $30.00.
Visit northernneckaudubon.org for information on upcoming programs and bird
walks.
