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Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4005 Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Email: daffny_jones@fws.gov
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| National Park Overview: |
| Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located in Virginia and was established in 1938 to provide habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. The refuge contains more than 8,500 acres, situated around Back Bay, in the southeastern corner of the City of Virginia Beach. Because of its unique geographic location along the Atlantic Coast that provides overlapping ranges for both northern and southern species, biodiversity is high. Habitats include barrier island beach and dunes, shrub-scrub, woodlands, farm land and fresh and brackish marsh. Since 1939, an additional 4,600 acres of Bay waters within the refuge boundary have been closed to migratory bird hunting by Presidential Proclamation.
Today the Refuge continues to be an important link in the chain of National Wildlife Refuges along the Atlantic Flyway. More than 300 species of birds have been observed at the Refuge. During the fall and winter months, large flocks of waterfowl use the Bay and freshwater impoundments. The Snow and Canada goose, Tundra swan, and many duck species are abundant. Migrating songbirds and shorebirds arrive at the Refuge each spring and fall. Brightly colored warblers dot shrub and woodland areas while shorebirds search for food in shallow waters. Habitats are also used by a wide assortment of other wildlife, including such threatened and endangered species as the Loggerhead sea turtle, Piping plover, Peregrine falcon, and Bald eagle. |
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love the loggers ,Bald Eagle
interested in moving out to Virginia i hope with-in 2years and would like to talk with some one there.
(name not given)
12-Mar-2009
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Recently moved to Va Beach
I moved back to Va Beach after being away for about 25 years. I returned last October and have no regrets. The is much to do in this part of the country. The people are friendly. As long as the Navy is in Norfolk and surrounding areas, the economy holds up well during the recession.
Written by Rob G.
22-Jun-2009
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(name not given)
29-Jul-2009
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beautiful beach and dunes
We are visiting Va during the fall. We spent three days walking the beach. We saw pods of dolphins, pelicans and other sea birds. We had a great time on the beach and walking the paths.
Written by Betti
7-Dec-2009
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| Related Links: |
| Area Campgrounds | | | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Shorty's Bait & Tackle
944 Canal Dr
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 487-6579
| Virginia Beach Fishing Ctr Ltd
200 Winston Salem Ave
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 491-8000
| Long Bay Point Bait & Tackle
2109 W Great Neck Rd # 100
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 481-7517
| Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
1506 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 428-2333
| Oceans East 2 Tackle Shop
5785 Northampton Blvd # 104
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 464-6544
| Lighthouse Tackle
4461 Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 318-3818
| Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Pier
2350 Starfish Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 481-7071
| Long Point Bay Bait & Tackle
3761 Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 318-7470
| Chesapeake Bait & Tackle
344 Battlefield Blvd N
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 547-3456
| Gail's Bait & Tackle
800 Battlefield Blvd S # 104
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 546-9770
| Fish Safari
2029 Lynnhaven Pkwy # 550
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 416-1600
| Tidewater Lures Inc
5180 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 499-1007
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | VSA Resorts: Ocean Sands Resort
580 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 631-0744
| Hilton Resorts & Conference Center
313 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 213-9000
| Gold Keys Resorts
205 25th St
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 417-0232
| Ocean Beach Club Resort
3401 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 213-0601
| Residence Inn
1500 Crossways Blvd
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 502-7300
| Residence Inn by Marriott
2000 Old Greenbrier Rd
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 523-5004
| Fairfield Inn by Marriott
1560 Crossways Blvd
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 420-1300
| Springhill Suites by Marriott
2424 Gum Rd
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 405-3100
| Pioneer Lodge
1428 Southern Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 313-0330
| William T Lodge
960 Poughkeepsie Ct
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 425-3307
| Outdoor Resorts RV Resorts
3665 Sandpiper Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 721-2020
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| From I-64, exit on I-264 East. Exit onto Birdneck Road (Exit 22). Turn right onto Birdneck Road. Proceed 3-4 miles and turn right onto General Booth Boulevard. Proceed 5 miles and turn left onto Princess Anne Road. Proceed south about a mile until you reach Sandbridge Road. Follow Sandbridge Road until you reach the community of Sandbridge. Make a right onto Sandpiper Road. Proceed south 4 miles to the Refuge entrance. The Visitor Contact Station is one mile from the main entrance. |
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