Bald Eagle

Birding

Colonial National Historical Park

The park's location along the Atlantic flyway affords visitors the opportunity to see wintering, migratory, and breeding birds along park roads.

Colonial has had a number of American bald eagles nest within the park. Formerly endangered, America's national bird has made an amazing recovery, due in large part to the survey and protective measures accomplished over the past 20 years. Breeding bald eagle populations can be observed at nesting sites along the York and James Rivers and at Jamestown Island. The best location for viewing bald eagles is at Historic Jamestowe due to its proximity to the James River. The Tour Loop Road at Historic Jamestowne allows visitors to view an assortment of birds. Yorktown Battlefield is not so much wetlands, but forests so the variety of birds may differ. Nonetheless, the roadways afford birding opportunities.

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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingBirdsbirdsHistoric Jamestownecolonial national historical parkyorktown battlefieldbald eagleowlturkey

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Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

Roadways are paved. If walking on Historic Jamestowne Tour Loop Road or the Yorktown Battlefield Tour Roads be aware that walking is along side of paved roadway.

Pets

Yes — Dogs must be on a leash.

Reservations

No

Location

Historic Jamestowne, Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield

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