![]() Turning over a few logs may turn up quite a diversity of salamanders. Look for dragonflies such as common green darner and slaty skimmer, as well as damselflies such as Rambur’s forktail and common spreadwing. Spring migration can be quite productive for neotropical migrants as well as Brewer’s blackbird, and sometimes northern saw-whet owl.īeaver ponds and other wetland habitats can be productive for an assortment of dragonflies and damselflies in the summer. Nesting avian species include black-capped chickadee, chestnut-sided warbler, and perhaps even horned lark, vesper sparrow, and magnolia warbler. In addition to atypical plants such adder’s tongue and snow trillium, this site is also home to the endangered northern flying squirrel and snowshoe hare. The flora and fauna of this site are unusual due to its high elevation. In addition to being a great getaway site for the naturalist on vacation, this site is also used as a venue for teaching and public education. The extensive Bear Mountain Farm and Wilderness Retreat offers several trails that meander through spring-fed creeks, beaver ponds, mature hardwood forests, and scenic vistas. ![]() In this area, three great riversvthe James, Potomac, and Greenbriarvall begin their journeys to the Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. ![]() This information is typically posted on a site's own website.īear Mountain Farm and Wilderness Retreat, located on Bear Mountain in the Alleghany Highlands, has the highest mean elevation (approximately 4400 feet) east of the Mississippi River. Important Notices COVID-19 & the VBWT Before heading out to visit a site on the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail, be sure to check if that site has any COVID-19 policies or closures in place. ![]()
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