Cape Henlopen State Park
Delaware · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
$10 per vehicle (in-state), $20 (out-of-state)
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Cape Henlopen State Park is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 324 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, and Red-breasted 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
Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Laughing Gull
Least Tern
Black Vulture
Mallard
Black Scoter
Piping Plover
Ruddy Turnstone
Dunlin
Semipalmated Sandpiper
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Royal Tern
Common Loon
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
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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Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Rehoboth Beach
- Lewes Historical Society
- Prime Hook NWR
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