Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch
Delaware · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 312 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser, and Common Loon 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
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Scoter
Red-breasted Merganser
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Cardinal
Bufflehead
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Turkey Vulture
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Bald Eagle
Carolina Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Assawoman Wildlife Area
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