Kiptopeke Birding Areas - Since 1963, Kiptopeke has been the site of bird population studies. Sponsored by the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory, formerly known as KESTRSAL, and licensed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, volunteers capture, examine, weigh, band and release resident and migratory birds in September and October of each year. In the raptor research area, hawks, kestrels, osprey and other birds of prey are observed and banded from September through November. Kiptopeke's hawk observatory is among the top 15 nationwide.

• Visit Kiptopeke's hawk observatory and see hawks, kestrels, osprey and other birds of prey.
• Stroll through upland hardwood forest along Baywoods Trail and look for tracks of foxes, deer and many birds.
• Take the upland Baywoods Trail and southern beach connected by extensive boardwalks and explore Kiptopeke's dune formation.