Photo: Gray Catbird, Sandra Rothenberg/Audubon Photography Awards

Leesylvania State Park, in Southern Prince William County. This park does have an entrance fee.  Your leader is Phil Silas. Registration not required. 

Getting there: From I-495, take I-95 south about 14 mi. to Exit 156 (Dale City/Rippon Landing/Rte. 784). Following the posted highway signs for Leesylvania State Park, exit east on Rte. 784. Proceed eastward 1.1 mi. to US Rte. 1. Turn right (south) on Rte. 1 and go 0.9 miles to Neabsco Road. Immediately past the Wawa service station, turn left (east) on Neabsco Rd. and proceed 2 mi. to park entrance on right. After passing through the park entrance gate, go 2.2 miles to end of paved road and park in “Picnic Area” parking lot, immediately before turn-around circle at fishing pier. State fee area.  2001 Daniel K Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge, VA  22191

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring binoculars. If you have a scope, you may find it useful to spot birds on the bay