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World Migratory Bird Day at the Bateman Center

Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

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Join us at the Bateman Center for a day of fun on Saturday, May 9! It's World Migratory Bird Day, and this year's theme is "Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter." Activities: 10am-2pm: Crafts and games 10am: PBS Nature: Flyways film showing 11am: Ranger-led experiences 10am-3:30pm: Observe birds from the lighthouse 1pm: Scales and Tales with LIVE animals 2pm: Beach chair birding (at the beach) 2:30pm: Learn to use eBird and Merlin for better birding experiences We hope to see you there!
Source: Chincoteague Chamber

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