Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife Sanctuary
Why pick this one
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge offers birding and wildlife observation with 187 recorded bird species on Knotts Island.
Best for
- winter waterfowl viewing
- birding focused on ducks, geese, warblers, osprey, and raptors
- nature photography
- hiking and biking in refuge habitats
- wildlife observation involving birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals
- fishing access during Open Roads Days
Look elsewhere if
- visitors need an open visitor center, because the refuge office and visitor contact station are currently closed
- visitors need guaranteed daily vehicle access to roads that are normally closed
Specialties
- birding
- nature photography
- wildlife observation
- hiking and biking
- public deer hunting on designated dates
What makes them different
- The refuge has recorded 187 bird species.
- The refuge attracts tens of thousands of mallards, teal, gadwall, and wood ducks during winter.
- The refuge includes lands on Knotts Island in Currituck County, North Carolina, and in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Open Roads Days open normally closed roads for wildlife viewing and fishing access.
- The refuge supports birding, nature photography, hiking, biking, and wildlife observation.
- Serves
- Knotts Island, Virginia Beach
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 316 Marsh Cswy, Knotts Island, NC 27950-9761
- Phone
- +12524293100
- Website
- http://www.fws.gov/mackayisland/
- mackayisland@fws.gov
Services
- wildlife refuge recreation
- migratory bird habitat conservation
- wildlife viewing
- fishing access during Open Roads Days