Cape Charles Coastal Habitat Natural Area Preserve, Natural area preserve in Northampton County, Virginia, United States.
The Cape Charles Coastal Habitat Natural Area Preserve spans 50 acres along the Chesapeake Bay, featuring beaches, dunes, and maritime forest.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation established this preserve to safeguard the northeastern beach tiger beetle, classified as threatened in the United States.
More than 240 bird species frequent this location, making it a critical part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail system.
Visitors can access the preserve through a half-mile boardwalk with benches, though beach access remains restricted for research purposes only.
The preserve functions as a vital stopover point for migratory birds traveling southward across the Chesapeake Bay during fall season.
GPS coordinates: 37.25472,-76.01944
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:58
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