Stopping here gives you an opportunity to view the Cowpasture River. In the breeding season, listen for singing Louisiana Waterthrush, scan the river for Common Mergansers, and watch for Cliff Swallows coming and going from their nests under the bridge. The bridge is also a good spot to find Rock Pigeon, a species which can occasionally be tricky to find in Bath County.
Accessibility: This section of Indian Draft Road is low-traffic, and there is room for birders to pull-off to the side of the road just before crossing the bridge from the north. Walking out onto the bridge allows you to scan up and down the Cowpasture River.
eBird Hotspot: Indian Draft Road at Cowpasture River Crossing
—Matt Anthony