Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve

Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve is a 144-acre (58 ha) Natural Area Preserve in Northumberland County, Virginia. The preserve protects an area of fresh and brackish tidal wetlands at the confluence of the freshwater Bush Mill Stream and the saltwater Great Wicomico River, which serves as important habitat for numerous species of birds.[1]

Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve
Bush Mill Stream as seen
from the observation deck
Map showing the location of Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve
Map showing the location of Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve
Map showing the location of Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve
Map showing the location of Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve
LocationNorthumberland County, Virginia
Coordinates37°52′21″N 76°26′55″W / 37.8724°N 76.4486°W / 37.8724; -76.4486
Area144 acres (58 ha)
Governing bodyVirginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

The preserve is open to the public during daylight hours and contains hiking trails, a boardwalk over the stream, an observation deck, and signs about the history of the stream. It is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.[1]

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  1. ^ a b "Bushmill Stream Natural Area Preserve". Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
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