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Wreck and Bone Island Natural Area Preserve, located near the
southern terminus of the chain of Atlantic coast barrier islands
along Virginia’s Eastern Shore, is a pristine wildlife refuge
and protected habitat that consists of beach, dune, maritime grassland
and shrub-land, salt flat and salt marsh habitats. Additionally,
enormous “dunes” made up of ancient shells run alongside
large stretches of the beach.
The Wreck and Bone Natural Area Preserve can only be reached via
boat. The refuge is open to the public from September the 1st
through April 14, just in time for the prime Virginia fishing
season. In order to protect the island’s nesting birds he
island is closed the rest of the year.
Though hunting, camping, fires and unleashed dogs are not permitted,
bird watchers, Virginia wildlife observation enthusiasts and nature
photographers are sure to enjoy their visit just as much as the
anglers. |
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