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Birdwatching on the Chesapeake Bay

A Sanctuary of Wildlife

Geese and goslings

Simple Guide to year round birdwatching on the Chesapeake Bay, Mathews Virginia

Birdwatching on the Chesapeake Bay is popular among many birders. Whether you are an amateur birdwatcher or a master naturalist, watching our feathered friends can be quite rewarding. Mathews boasts an incredible birding scene throughout the county. While the counties size may be small, Mathews features 220 miles of coastline. With its many coves, inlets, rivers and creeks, land and water birds are visible at every turn.

Types of Birds to look for and Where to find them

Not all, but many of the birds listed can be seen and admired right here on the grounds of the inn. One could expect a full day of birdwatching without ever leaving the property! We also keep binoculars in our guest rooms and several pair in the main area of the Inn so your always able to view the birds on the property or on your own adventure.

Bird of prey with its catch

Sitting out back at the Inn you can observe Ospreys, Eagles and herons catching fish in the creek.

Birding trails are plentiful in our little coastal town. Our two most rewarding locations for birdwatching are Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve and New Point Comfort Area Preserve. Bethel Beach Preserve boasts over 200 Species of birds. The narrow strip of beach is a simple out-and- back hike under 1.5 miles. And while New Point Comfort species list is shorter, it’s still a great spot for those seeking a good mix of waterbirds, shorebirds, and marsh birds. 

Birdwatching can be enjoyed in every season. Listed Below are species of birds you will see in our area during the winter months, followed by our year round birds and then birds of summer.

Birdwatching is plentiful in the winter along the Chesapeake Bay areas

There are many bird feeders among the property. We keep feeders up and bird baths up all year round.

Multiple Hummingbird feeders exist throughout the grounds of the Inn and from May to October they will certainly give you a show!

Photo by Michelle Strickland

Winter Birds to Look for:

Mute and Tundra Swans (on occasion by the hundreds, December till early March the Chesapeake Bay Area is in the migratory region for Tundra Swans)

Cedar Waxwing

Northern Flicker

Loons

Horned Grebe

Ducks Species: Common Merganser, Red Breasted Merganser, Hooded Merganser,

Bufflehead, Wood Scoters

 

Year Round Feathered Friends

Our year round feathered friends are but not limited to:

Great Blue Heron

Pileated Woodpecker, Red-Bellied Woodpecker, Downy WP, Hairy WP

Indigo Bunting at the Inn at tabs creek feeder
If mornings aren’t your best time of the day, afternoons are also great for birdwatching. Just take a stroll down our quiet dirt lane and some of the species you may see are wild turkeys, bald eagles, horned and barred owls. Or take a picnic and some binoculars over to Bethel Beach and do some beach combing and birdwatching. With hundreds of species of birds this lovely beach will surely be rewarding.

Yellow bellied sapsucker

Belted Kingfisher

Bald Eagle

Wild Turkey

Eastern Bluebird

Red Winged Blackbird

Oyster Catcher

Cardinals and Goldfinches

Mourning Dove

Bluejays and Mockingbirds

Hawks

kayakers birdwatching in the bay
Kayaking in our creek gives you a great opportunity to see water birds. Our dock extends over the water, with Adirondack chairs at the end, perfect for relaxing and taking in all the scenery that the Inn has to offer.

Summertime Birds

Green Heron, Tri Color Heron, Little Blue Heron, Yellow and Black Crowned Night Heron

Great White Egret

Osprey and Pelicans

Terns and Britterns

Cormorant

Hummingbirds

Indigo Bunting

Tanagers and Orioles

Swallows and Skimmers

hummingbirds are a delight to watch at the Inn

A Gift Certificate for a stay at the Inn is sure to delight any birdwatcher in your life!

Gaggle of Canadian Geese with young

Stay Inn with us and prepare for a birding paradise! With binoculars in every room and views every way you turn, its impossible not to see plenty of our feathered friends. We are only a few minutes away from great spots for birdwatching.

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