Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Birding
First Landing State Park
757-412-2300, firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov
A wide variety of birds near premier urban offerings and world-class oceanfront.
Type of birds
Shore birds, waterfowl and osprey.Best time of year to observe
Winter for waterfowl, year-round for shore birds, February through June for nesting osprey.Best places in the park to observe
The beach attracts many shore birds.Recent blogs about Birds
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