Description
The beach, located below the north end of the Coleman Memorial Bridge, provides year-round views of waterbirds. A brochure for this site can be found on the Gloucester County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism website which corresponds to a self-guided interpretive walk around the York River. The greatest bird diversity here occurs during fall migration and winter, but this is a site that can be checked at any time for potentially good finds. During warmer months, the weedy area between the parking lot and the water attracts butterflies and a few dragonflies that make for interesting viewing.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Gloucester Point Beach (as reported to eBird)
- Rock Pigeon
- Ring-billed Gull
- American Herring Gull
- Great Black-backed Gull
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Bonaparte's Gull
- Laughing Gull
- Great Blue Heron
- Bald Eagle
- Peregrine Falcon
Amenities & Access Considerations
Amenities
- Food
- Accessible
- Interpretive Trail
- Parking
- Picnic
- Restrooms
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
Maps & Directions
Traveling south on US 17:
Just before crossing the Coleman Memorial Bridge, turn left onto Greate Road and continue 0.8 miles to the parking lot at the road’s end, facing the channel.
What to Know Before Visiting
The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon understand what makes Virginia a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.