Description
Woodland trails, amidst the 7-acre natural area behind the Girl Scout program center known as The Outback, offer access to a diversity of ecological habitats including tidal Belles Mill Creek, marsh, a riparian bottomland, and an old pine stand. The woodland trails are worth birding during any season. In the summer, look for warblers, flycatchers and other woodland birds. Boardwalks over the creek’s brackish waters provide views of estuarine species such as killifish, fiddler and blue crabs. The elevated platform overlooking the creek is an excellent place to scan for large wading birds and provides eye-level views of the ospreys that nest nearby. The trail continues to meander past a canoe launch, picnic areas, and for the active naturalist, onto a fitness trail.
Notes:
- The trailhead is at the rear of the parking lot on the right side of the building.
Wildlife Sightings
76 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at A Place for Girls – The Outback:
- Canada Goose
- Mallard
- Mourning Dove
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Great Blue Heron
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
- Eastern Phoebe
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 26 | Dr Dean BOHON |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 24 | Jeff Kendle |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 24 | Dr Dean BOHON |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 24 | Janet Kerns |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 20 | Dr Dean BOHON |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Birdability Report Available
Other Amenities: Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 912 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
From Norfolk, head west on I-264 W, keep right to continue on I-464 S and follow signs for Chesapeake, continue onto VA-168 S/Dominion Blvd, take exit 15B toward US-17 S/Elizabeth City, continue onto Dominion Blvd N, take the Hwy 165 exit, turn left onto Cedar Rd, make a U-turn in 2.7 miles, in approximately 0.5 miles, turn right into the parking lot, and keep right to park on the right side of the building.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Registration required at the front desk.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 757-547-4405
- Email: customercare@gsccc.org
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