This hotspot was created for general data-entry purposes pertaining to pelagic birding trips departing from either Lynnhaven or Rudee Inlets in Virginia Beach. Under nearest point of land accounting, nearly all birds from these trips fall under Northampton County waters, and this hotspot exists as a catch-all for Northampton birds seen on Virginia pelagic trips. The primary use is for historical data entry, particularly in instances where observers only have a single trip list. For contemporary data entry, eBird recommends that users follow their pelagic protocol by entering checklists as one-hour transects and recording distance and GPS coordinates. Please avoid using this hotspot is more specific data entry is possible.
eBird Hotspot: Virginia Beach pelagic (general location)
—Matt Anthony, March 2021