Dyke Marsh (VA)

Close to our abode in Alexandria is the scenic nature trail at Dyke Marsh. It’s less than a mile long and just off the Mount Vernon Trail. It’s also known to be a great birding area, although most of the winged clans were apparently chilling that day (September 1), resting up for fall migration. We did see a cardinal, a couple of egrets and blue herons among others.