I'm looking for advice on some birding hot spots for the week of Oct. 16-
21, somewhat beyond the normal MD Osprey range. I've got a lovely work trip 
planned that will have me driving to Virginia Beach, VA via Salisbury/rte. 
13/ Chesapeake Bridge/Tunnel, then Deep Creek Lake MD via Herndon VA, and 
then on to Charleston WV for Friday and Saturday conference. I know there 
are many good spots to bird along the way, and I hope to have enough time 
between work events and driving to find a few birds. Any suggestions about 
places to not miss?

I have material from the web and books, but am hoping for input from those 
who have been there recently or know these areas well, since I won't have a 
LOT of time for birding (this is a work trip!) Please reply offline. 

I did manage 45 minutes at Blackwater on the way to Salisbury on Monday 
evening for a similar work trip. A dozen or so Caspian terns, 3 bald 
eagles, a solitary sandpiper, and one tundra swan were the most noteworthy 
birds. It was pretty quiet otherwise, but always a beautiful spot, 
particularly at sunset. 

Thanks for any advice/directions you can send my way! 

Claudia