(757) 331-2267
3540 Kiptopeke DriveCape Charles, VA 23310
Latitude: 37.169934
Longitude: -75.979292
Many types of birds nest in the park permanently or temporarily in the fall as they fly south for the winter. Because of this, the park hosts events such as bird-banding in mid-August through late November and the Eastern Shore Birding Festival in early October.
Hawk Observatory
Since 1963, Kiptopeke has been the site of bird population studies. Sponsored by the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory and licensed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, volunteers capture, examine, weigh, band and release resident and migratory birds each year from mid-August through November. In the raptor research area, hawks, kestrels, osprey and other birds of prey are observed and banded from September through November. Kiptopekes hawk observatory is among the top 15 nationwide.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (757) 331-2267
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 10.0980 -75° 58.9460
Butterfly Garden
Established and maintained by Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory. This garden was designed to attract resident and migratory butterfly species.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Closes at dusk
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 10.0430 -75° 58.9000