Wetland birding habitat

Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract

Delaware · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts American Black Duck, Northern Pintail, and Common Merganser 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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/13/202616 Alton Rd, Newark US-DE 39.71660, -75.710651 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

6/13/2026White Clay Creek SP--Creek Rd.1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

6/13/2026White Clay Creek SP--Nature Center1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

6/12/2026Charles E. Price Memorial Park4 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

6/11/2026Blackbird SF--Naudain Tract1 observed

Eastern Meadowlark (Eastern)

Sturnella magna

6/9/2026Charles E. Price Memorial Park3 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

6/8/2026DOD Ponds WMA1 observed

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

6/8/2026Stave Landing Rd. - Delaware Wild Lands2 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

6/7/2026Bombay Hook NWR--Bear Swamp Pool1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/12/2026

Common Gallinule

16/12/2026

Tricolored Heron

16/12/2026

Snowy Egret

66/12/2026

Great Egret

96/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

46/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

36/12/2026

Osprey

16/12/2026

Bald Eagle

26/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/12/2026

Northern Flicker

16/12/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/12/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/12/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/12/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/12/2026

White-eyed Vireo

16/12/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/12/2026

Blue Jay

16/12/2026

Fish Crow

26/12/2026

Tree Swallow

106/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract for birding?
The best months to visit Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract?
Notable species at Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract include American Black Duck, Northern Pintail, Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract?
Birding at Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract?
Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.