Birdnest Lookout
US 1092, VA 22
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1092, VA 22 (view other lookouts in United States, Virginia) |
| Date Registered | January 3, 2015 |
| Nominated by | J. Nathan McDonald |
| Location | Northampton County, Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 37° 26.344' W 075° 52.840' (view using Google Maps) N 37° 26' 21" W 075° 52' 50" N 37.439064° W 075.880672° |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Administered by | Virginia Department of Forestry |
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Visit Reports
August 12, 2017: TA
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | No |
| Comments: | Appears unstaffed, Tower located adjacent to cell tower directly off highway. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | One large cell tower located next to it. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | Located directly adjacent to highway, easily visible. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
No
Unknown, however perimeter fence overgrown.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |
July 25, 2009: J. Nathan McDonald
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Metal aerometer tower, okay condition but looked rusty |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Other enroachments? | Nearby large radio tower |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
No
I don't think so, at least not at the time
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |