Who owns Virginia’s barrier islands?
The seaside of Virginia’s Eastern Shore is almost entirely owned [...]
What areas are closed on the ESVA seaside and why?
Fisherman Island, Ship Shoal Island, Little Cobb Island and Wallops [...]
Where can I bring my dog?/Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not permitted on most Virginia barrier islands. [...]
What is the high tide line?
The high tide line is the line on land up [...]
What activities are not allowed on the barrier islands?
Most of the Virginia barrier islands are managed to protect [...]
What do the nesting bird signs mean?
The signs you see along the beach are a reminder [...]
Do breeding bird seasonal restrictions only apply where signs are posted?
No, all areas above the high tide are closed even [...]
Where and when can I camp on the ESVA seaside?
Camping is not permitted on Virginia’s barrier islands. Camping [...]
Why do nesting birds need special protection?
Shorebird populations have been in steep decline over the last [...]
How can I know if I’m too close to a bird nest?
If you are anywhere above the high tide line then [...]
This project was funded by The Nature Conservancy with support from The Volgenau Foundation and by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program led by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality through Grant #NA17NOS4190152 of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended. All Explore Our Seaside partners also contributed significant time and effort to the project.