The Luray Hawksbill Greenway protects a sliver of habitat along the Hawksbill River in the middle of Luray. Migrant passerines can often be found in spring and fall, particularly along the loop at the north end of the greenway and near the bridge across the creek near the railroad tracks. The main attraction of the Greenway for birders, however is the colony of Black-crowned Night-herons found along the Hawksbill Creek in Luray. Most numerous in spring and summer, they are more often seen along the south part of the greenway from the railroad bridge on, but are also seen around Mechanic Street on occasion. A few can be found even through the winter months, at this time of year they are usually found at the very southern end of the greenway at Linden Avenue or slightly past the end of the greenway along Stonyman Road.
Accessibility: The Luray Hawksbill Greenway is a two mile paved hiking/bike trail that runs along Hawksbill creek through downtown Luray. The main parking areas are located at the north and south ends of the Greenway, on either side of US 211 and off Linden Avenue respectively. There is also parking at Ruffner Plaza in the middle of the greenway in downtown.
Related Hotspots: Luray Hawksbill Greenway--South End
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—James Fox