Ashland Nature Center and Hawk Watch
Delaware · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Trails: dawn to dusk daily; Center: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat 9 AM - 3 PM
About This Location
Ashland Nature Center and Hawk Watch is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Turkey Vulture among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Pine Grosbeak
Pinicola enucleator
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
American Robin
House Finch
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- White Clay Creek State Park
- Brandywine Creek State Park
- Coverdale Farm Preserve
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