The American Littoral Society Assateague Fall Weekend will be held November 4-7, 2010 The peak fall migration is beginning at one of the best birding spots on the east coast – Assateague Island. Birdwatchers are likely to see snow geese, widgeons, teals, ruddy ducks, loons, shovelers, eagles, late shorebirds, and maybe a surprise or two. [...]
The public is invited to join refuge staff and volunteers on Saturday, September 18th for the Annual Beach Cleanup at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Registration will begin at 8:00 am at the Hebert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Parking lot. The annual beach cleanup is part of the International Coastal Cleanup sponsored by The [...]
With Hurricane Earl expected to pass along the Atlantic Coast, the Coast Guard is stressing the importance of safety for boaters and swimmers during the hurricane season. Hurricanes can create dangers in the water, such as rip currents and large waves. Rip currents and undertows can drag swimmers away from their boat or the beach [...]
Virginia mariners were presented information covering a wide range of issues at the recent joint agency law enforcement open house for mariners which was held at the Coast Guard station on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Participating agencies and agency departments included U.S. Coast Guard Station Chincoteague, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Park Service (NWR), Virginia [...]