Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve Explained

Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve
Photo Width:220
Map:Virginia#USA
Location:Northumberland County, Virginia
Coordinates:37.8724°N -76.4486°W
Governing Body:Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve is a 144acres Natural Area Preserve in Northumberland County, Virginia. The preserve protects an area of fresh and brackish tidal wetlands at the confluence of the freshwater Bush Mill Stream and the saltwater Great Wicomico River, which serves as important habitat for numerous species of birds.[1]

The preserve is open to the public during daylight hours and contains hiking trails, a boardwalk over the stream, an observation deck, and signs about the history of the stream. It is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.[1]

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  1. Web site: Bushmill Stream Natural Area Preserve . Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. February 18, 2024.