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March birding on Chincoteague is full of activity across marsh, forest, and shoreline. Positioned along the Atlantic Flyway, the island provides an important stopover for migrating birds as well as a home for many year-round residents. Each week brin… Leer más
Donna Leonard, former owner of the Refuge Inn, has devoted much of her life to sharing the beauty and stories of Chincoteague Island with others. She recently suggested we share this poem by one of her closest island friends, Mr. Tom Reed. Tom often … Leer más
Birding with kids doesn’t have to look like quiet walks, perfect checklists, or long stretches of stillness. In fact, the best birding moments often happen when expectations are low and curiosity is allowed to lead the way. Here on Chincoteague, bird… Leer más
Valentine’s Day Weekend 2026 on Chincoteague Island Love is in the air on Chincoteague Island! If you’re looking for a romantic and adventure-filled getaway, there’s no better place to spend Valentine’s Day weekend than here. From scenic boat tours t… Leer más
Your Winter Dining Schedule on Chincoteague Island Winter brings a gentler rhythm to Chincoteague — quiet streets, trails where you'll encounter only wildlife, and the kind of beach walks that make a warm meal taste even better. While some restaurant… Leer más
We love looking back at the traditions, both big and small, that shape the heartbeat of Chincoteague. Each one marks the passing of a season and reminds us why this island feels like home for so many of our dear friends and guests. These aren’t just … Leer más
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As December settles over the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge transforms into a sanctuary of winter calm—wide-open skies, muted marsh colors, crisp air, and some of the best waterfowl birding of the entire year . N… Leer más
You’d Never Expect to Hear these birds at The Refuge Inn, but we did! If you’ve stayed at The Refuge Inn, you may have noticed the soft chorus of island life that surrounds us: wrens calling from the pines, robins at dawn, and the chatter of grackles… Leer más
Cool Birds of The Refuge Inn Our BirdWeather sensor records hundreds of feathered visitors each season — some familiar, others delightfully unexpected. From deep-forest travelers to ocean wanderers, these are a few of the coolest birds we’ve heard be… Leer más
On August 25, 2025, under the quiet buzz of a late-summer night on Assateague Island, a golden palomino filly slipped into the world. She was the 102nd foal born in the CVFC Pony Herds in 2025, and nobody knows how it happened, but by morning, this l… Leer más