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February Birding Guide

February looks like January for about two weeks, and then it doesn’t. Winter still holds the island — the swans are on Swan Cove, the Snow Geese are still commuting to the mainland fields, and the ducks are still rafted on the impoundments. But this … Leer más
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January Birding Guide

By January, winter has fully settled in on Chincoteague. The comings and goings of fall are over, and the birds that remain have chosen this island as their winter home. This is the most static month of the year on the refuge — nothing is arriving, n… Leer más
A great egret flies over a grassy marsh at sunset.

November Birding Guide

As the calendar tip-toes into November, the refuge becomes rich in winter arrivals, resident returnees, quieter trails, and golden-hour marsh light. The crisp air and fewer visitors make it a wonderful time for walking the trails, stopping when a bir… Leer más
Two marbled godwits wading in calm blue water.

September Birding Guide

September is a great month on the birding calendar here. Three migrations are stacked on top of each other at once. Shorebirds are moving through in real numbers now. Raptors funnel down the Delmarva Peninsula and stall out right here rather than cro… Leer más
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Why the Last Week of August Is the Best Time to Visit Chincoteague

The last week of August is one of the best times to visit Chincoteague Island: peak-summer crowds have thinned, ocean water is at its warmest, the wild ponies are still grazing year-round, and hotel rates drop to some of the lowest rates of the summe… Leer más
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Guía de observación de aves de agosto

Agosto no recibe el mismo revuelo que las grandes campañas de primavera y otoño, pero eso juega a tu favor. La luz es preciosa a primera hora de la mañana y el refugio está ocupado de una manera diferente. El pantano se convierte constantemente en un… Leer más
An osprey takes flight from its nest atop a wooden post.

Guía de observación de aves de julio

No se habla tanto de julio como de primavera u otoño, y creemos que es injusto. Sí, hace calor y sí, querrás repelente para insectos. Pero este es el mes en el que toda la temporada de anidación da frutos, los polluelos salen del cascarón, los pollue… Leer más
An osprey takes flight from a wooden post near its nest.

Guía de observación de aves de junio

La migración primaveral está llegando a su fin y la temporada de anidación está en pleno apogeo. Las águilas pescadoras se alimentan de las crías, las aves de los pantanos permanecen activas durante todo el día y los cielos están llenos de los sonido… Leer más
Silhouetted birds fly across a vibrant sunset sky reflected on a calm body of water.

Best Chincoteague Sunset Spots

Here at the Refuge Inn, one of the most-asked questions at the front desk is "Where should we watch the sunset?" If you’re planning a vacation to Chincoteague Island and searching for the best sunset spots, you’ll quickly discover that our small coas… Leer más
A small bird with a blue head and yellow belly perched on a branch amidst green foliage.

Guía de observación de aves de mayo

Mayo es uno de los meses más activos de Chincoteague. No necesitas un gran plan para disfrutarlo. Salga a la posada, pase un rato junto a la línea de árboles o diríjase al Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Chincoteague. El movimiento es constante… Leer más