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Categoría: Seasonal Activities
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
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
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
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 … Leer más
August doesn't get the same hype as the big spring and fall pushes, but that works in your favor. The light is gorgeous in the early morning, and the refuge is busy in a different way. The marsh steadily turns into a shorebird buffet as the month pro… Leer más
July doesn't get talked about as much as spring or fall, and we think that's unfair. Yes, it's hot, and yes, you'll want bug spray. But this is the month when the whole nesting season pays off—chicks are hatching, fledglings are testing their wings, … Leer más
Spring migration is winding down, and nesting season is in full swing. Osprey are feeding young, marsh birds are active throughout the day, and the skies are filled with the sounds of summer. June is a great time to watching birds go about their dail… Leer más
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 coastal town offers far more… Leer más
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May is one of the most active months on Chincoteague. You don’t need a big plan to enjoy it. Step outside at the inn, spend some time along the tree line, or head into the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Movement is constant this time of year—… Leer más
April birding on Chincoteague is one of the most dynamic times of year, with activity across marsh, pine forest, and shoreline. Our position along the Atlantic Flyway makes the island popular stopover for migrating birds while also hosting those sett… Leer más