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The
Eastern Shore Birding and Wildlife Festival, sponsored by the
Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce in partnership with
local, state, and federal governments, businesses, and organizations,
promotes the awareness and stewardship of the Eastern Shore's
natural resources while improving the local economy.
The
Eastern Shore Birding and
Wildlife Festival
is an annual celebration during the fall migration of Neo-tropical
songbirds and raptors. Virginia's Eastern Shore creates a natural
funnel directing the migration of birds to the southernmost tip
of the peninsula. The area provides an excellent opportunity for
novice and experienced birdwatchers to witness incredible numbers
of birds congregated in preparation for their flight to the tropics.
Each
fall, Virginia's Eastern Shore is host to millions of migrating
birds. It is one of the premier areas for close-up viewing of
peregrines and merlins. Shore and Neo-tropical birds are abundant.
Rare birds such as scissor-tailed flycatchers, western kingbirds,
pacific loons, eared grebes, saw-whet owls, long-eared owls, white
pelicans and sandhill cranes are among the 414 species that have
been recorded on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
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