Dragon Run Marsh
Delaware · Northeast
About This Location
Dragon Run Marsh is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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 Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Sandhill Crane
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Marsh Wren
American Goldfinch
Yellow-breasted Chat
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Mourning Dove
Little Blue Heron
Osprey
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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