Belle Isle (Virginia)
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Belle Isle is an island in the James River in Richmond, Virginia in the United States. Belle Isle is owned by the city, and has been designated a city park. From Belle Isle, one can see Hollywood Cemetery, the old Tredegar Iron Works, and Richmond City's skyline. Belle Isle has many bike trails around the island, and has a small cliff used for rock climbing instruction.
Wildlife
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Belle Isle offers Richmonders the opportunity to view wildlife in its natural habitat, at a location only a few minutes from the heart of the city. Songbirds, ducks and blue herons are a common sight. squirrels, small amphibians and reptiles also inhabit the island.
Historical Note
Belle Isle was the site of a Civil War prison camp. A list of prisoners is here:
http://www.mdgorman.com/Prisons/belle_isle_burials.htmTemplate:US-south-geo-stub