Discover Assateague Island’s shorebirds, eagles, herons, egrets, oystercatchers, pelicans, skimmers, terns, gulls etc. While going to see the wild horses, you encounter birds on the wild pony boat ride along the way. The Captain and guides are happy to identify and point out the birds we encounter. This is an idyllic place for some species you never thought you’d see. We recommend bringing your binoculars. There are discoveries in nature that await you nestled within this region’s beautiful inland coastal waterway.
Expert birders have found the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore to be one of the best birding destinations. The location here along the Atlantic Flyway is a significant ecosystem for generations of migratory birds. The inlet area and shorelines of the inland waterway of the barrier islands are a fascinating find for any birder or nature enthusiast. We get to watch birds exhibit interesting behavior patterns. An abundance of species migrate through here during the Spring, Summer and Fall months. You will enjoy birdwatching in Virginia along the islands of Assateague and Chincoteague.