Birding
First Landing State Park
757-412-2300, firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov
A wide variety of birds near premier urban offerings and world-class oceanfront.
Type of birds
Shore birds, waterfowl and osprey.Best time of year to observe
Winter for waterfowl, year-round for shore birds, February through June for nesting osprey.Best places in the park to observe
The beach attracts many shore birds.Recent blogs about Birds
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