Wreck Island Natural Area Preserve

Coordinates: 37°16′0″N 75°47′57″W / 37.26667°N 75.79917°W / 37.26667; -75.79917 Wreck Island Natural Area Preserve is a Natural Area Preserve located in Northampton County, Virginia. One of the Virginia Barrier Islands, it protects various marsh, beach, grassland, dune, and shrubland habitats, and has been designated an Audubon Important Bird Area for its importance as a nursery for nesting bird colonies. The island is slowly migrating towards the mainland; it is open to the public on a seasonal basis.

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