Must-visit destination during fall and winter, with full-time raptor monitoring September 1 through November 30, and numerous trails through shrub-scrub and pine forest as well as sheltered harbor, sandy beaches, and excellent view of lower Chesapeake Bay. Just off the shoreline, the old ferry landing, decommissioned with the advent of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, is marked by a series of partially submerged aged concrete ships.  These old hulks provide nesting habitat for gulls and Brown Pelicans,  and structure for fish.

On Virginia's beautiful Eastern Shore, explored by Capt. John Smith in 1608, Kiptopeke offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. It's also a great place to explore unique migratory bird habitat along the Atlantic flyway. 

The selection of trails at Kiptopeke offers a wide selection of diverse habitats. You could wander the park all day, traversing maritime forest, wildflower meadows, and bayside beaches, but if you only have time to do one trail, the Raptor Trail (1.51 miles) or the Baywoods Trail (0.87 miles) should be your pick. A link to the trail mail is listed above, and you can click through the following link to a video of