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Burke, Virginia in August, nearby birding spots?


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#1 muliphein

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Posted 28 June 2012 - 03:28 AM

Hi, my folks and I are heading to a family wedding in Virginia this August. I am wondering if anyone can recommend any nice birding spots nearby. Thanks!





#2 TheBillyPilgrim

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 08:34 PM

Huntley Meadows and Mason Neck NWR are both pretty close and great spots (might even catch a few fall migrants!)
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Posted 07 July 2012 - 09:03 PM

dismal swamp, blue ridge mountains anywhere, and shenadoah park
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Posted 07 July 2012 - 11:23 PM

Thank you for the recommendations guys! I'll have to visit the dismal swamp, if just for the name :)

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 06:05 PM

dismal swamp has prothonatary, hooded, parula, swainsons, worm eating, and yellow throated warblers
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 11:54 PM

FYI, Dismal Swamp isn't that close to Burke (about 4 hours).
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 03:39 PM

Hmm, 5 of those warblers would be lifers... I'll have to see if I can interest any of my folks in a side trip.
Excited to check out Huntley Meadows and Mason Neck, Huntley is actually just 20 min from where we'll be staying.

Thank you everybody for the recomendations!

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Posted 15 July 2012 - 07:07 PM

i dont know where burke is sorry
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