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Mackay Island Wildlife Refuge

VA
Ranked #517 of 1,013 attractions in Virginia
5.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Description: A favorite spot to spot snow geese during winter.
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge (pronounced Mackie by locals) is about 90 minutes from the Virginia Beach Resort area, 60 minutes or less from Sandbridge and from the NC Outer Banks you can easily take the free Currituck Ferry to Knotts Island as Mackay Island is adjacent to KI. This location is a stopover for migratory birds and home to... More

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