The Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory is a migratory bird and insect observation station located at the tip of the Delmarva peninsula on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Banding operations for songbirds and raptors are conducted each fall from mid August until the end of November.
Visitors are welcome to visit the Hawk Observation and Songbird Banding Stations.
Our Mission To protect habitats for wildlife in coastal Virginia through research, education, and land stewardship. Members receive two cardstock-cover newsletters each year, filled with articles, photographs, research results, and information about Observatory activities.