Migration Station
Where
Program Location: Picnic Shelter 2
Main Park Address: Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310.
When
Oct. 7, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Why is Virginia's Eastern Shore one of the best hot spots for birdwatching in the whole Western Hemisphere? Come to Picnic Shelter #2 in the day use area to check out our display of fascinating bird specimens, discover the biology and ecology of the region's native species and migratory visitors, and learn what makes Kiptopeke State Park a birder's paradise. Plus, find out why our Hawkwatch platform across from the picnic shelter was built and the important work the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory does as they search the skies for migrating raptors and more.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-331-2267
Email Address: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Migration Station - Sept. 16, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Migration Station - Sept. 23, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Migration Station - Sept. 30, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Migration Station - Oct. 3, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Migration Station - Oct. 10, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Migration Station - Oct. 14, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Migration Station - Oct. 21, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Migration Station - Oct. 24, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Migration Station - Oct. 28, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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