Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Birding Festival


Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads Locality: Suffolk City Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 3100 Desert Road Suffolk, VA 23434 Driving Directions The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Birding Festival on May 6 - 8, 2010. The festival strategically falls during the height of the spring Neotropical songbird migration, when the greatest diversity of species are on the fly. Bird lovers will delight in catching a glimpse of the Swainson's warbler and the Wayne's warbler, two of the most secretive and least observed of all North American birds. Lucky visitors might catch a "peep" of the white-throated Sparrow, the graceful Great Egret and even the regal Bald Eagle. Other birds of interest are the wood duck, barred owl, pileated woodpecker and prothonotary warbler. This event is open to the public and offers family-fun activities, such as guided bird walks, owl prowls, bus tours and photography workshops. Bird walks and bus tours require reservations. Date: Open Daily Thursday, May 06, 2010 - Saturday, May 08, 2010 Children Welcome Telephone: Information: (757) 986-3705 Website: www.fws.gov/northeast/greatdismalswamp

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