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Chincoteague Bay

bay, Maryland-Virginia, United States
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Chincoteague Bay is a bay located on the Atlantic coasts of Maryland and Virginia, United States. It separates Assateague Island from the mainland. Assateague Island is a barrier island that is home to wild horses, also known as feral ponies, and is a significant bird sanctuary along the Atlantic flyway migration route. The bay itself is part of the larger Assateague Island National Seashore, which also encompasses Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague State Park. The area is a popular destination for various recreational activities, including swimming, fishing, and crabbing.123

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