A bird sanctuary and osprey mecca, Colonial Beach Virginia is the location for the town’s Third Annual Osprey Festival, celebrating its signature bird, other bird life and the area’s abundant natural resources. The festival is sponsored by Downtown Colonial Beach, Inc. to support revitalization of the historic downtown and commercial core of this slightly off-the-beaten track, gem of a Potomac River beachfront community. 

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Take a “Virtual Osprey Walk” with Top Regional Birdwatching Expert and Naturalist

 "Living on Osprey Time" 

Following an osprey couple through the 2021 breeding season.

Text and photographs by Colonial Beach Naturalist Pam Narney

Thank You to Our 2021 Sponsor!