Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bird walks are offered by the Friends of Dyke Marsh every Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Commonly
seen birds include osprey, egrets, ducks, and flycatchers. Listen too for the mournful cry of the red-
winged blackbird. Also living in the area are deer, river otters, rabbits, and beavers.
Return to the beginning of the trail and turn left to follow the Mount Vernon Trail south, traveling
through another portion of the marsh. There are cyclists and runners on this busier section, but the trail
eventually leads to a section of the marsh. Walk onto the boardwalks; interpretive signs explain what
you might see in this area.
Dyke Marsh is administered by the National Park Service and has been officially protected by Con-
gress as a precious ecosystem. The preserve is part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Coastal Trail,
Mason Neck Loop, developed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
