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Yorktown Battlefield
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Deer on Yorktown Battlefield

Chuck Rafkind

Deer on Yorktown Battlefield

The biological resources of Colonial NHP forests, fields and wetlands include a variety of birds, fish, mammals, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates typical of the mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain. None of these resources are limited to the park, but parklands provide important habitat areas within the larger geographic area. From sightings of osprey and great blue herons to deer grazing in park fields, from beaver dams to the occassional fox or muskrat or woodpecker, there is something to delight the eye and ear of all visitors. Stop, look, listen, enjoy.

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Painting of Colonial Yorktown

Did You Know?
During the period of its peak prosperity from 1740-1770, the town of Yorktown contained 250-300 buildings and had almost 2000 residents. Approximately 80% of the town were damaged or destroyed during the 1781 siege. Today Yorktown is still an active community of about 200 residents.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 MST