Yellow-crowned night herons standing on a branch

Because of its position along the Atlantic Flyway, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge is a great destination for birdwatchers year-round.

Image

Photo By/Credit

Pam Denmon/USFWS

Facility

Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

Ecosystem

Coastal

Species

Nyctanassa violacea

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Subject tags

Birds

Migratory birds

Wading birds

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