Portions of the preserve can be closed for species and habitat protection, particularly during breeding bird season (April 15 through August 30). This preserve prohibits sand disturbance, tents, kites, umbrellas, or rolling carts or coolers. Bicycles, camping, fires, consuming alcohol, unleashed pets, hunting, off-road vehicles and removal or destruction of plants, animals, minerals or historic artifacts are prohibited on all Virginia Natural Area Preserves. Learn more.