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
Wood Stork
Mycteria americana
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Laughing Gull
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Blue Grosbeak
Common Tern
Black Scoter
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Greater Yellowlegs
Bonaparte's Gull
American Herring Gull
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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