Fabulous Fish Hawk & Osprey Hike

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Discovery Center Pavilion

When

Aug. 12, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk". View the activity of these raptors from our Osprey cam on the monitor at the Discovery Center. Investigate interesting facts about our visiting Ospreys. How do you tell the male from the female? How many eggs do they lay? Where do they go when they leave Smith Mountain Lake? Join us to discover the answers to these questions and explore the captivating life of these magnificent raptors. We will wrap up the program with a short hike to view one of their nests located within the park. This program is FREE.

photo of an Osprey eating a fish

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov