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World Migratory Bird Day

Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

About this event

Celebrate Migratory Bird Day Weekend with a guided bird walk along Swan Cove and the Assateague Beach. We’ll look for shorebirds, like this striking American Oystercatcher. Its bright orange bill is perfect for shucking oysters. Sponsored by: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Eastern Shore Master Naturalists Newcomers to birding welcome. Binoculars available. Expect to walk at least a mile on uneven terrain. Bring water & bug spray. Meet at Toms Cove Naturalist Shack in Parking Lot 1 (end of Beach Road)
Source: Chincoteague Chamber

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