DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road

Delaware · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Bufflehead among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Snow Goose Canada Goose Bufflehead Hooded Merganser Mourning Dove

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

4/15/2026Lewes-Cape May Ferry (DE waters)1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/15/2026Oyster Rocks Rd1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/15/2026Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch3 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

4/14/2026DuPont Nature Center--Back Beach (Kent Co.)2 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/13/2026Little Creek Wildlife Area--Main Tract1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

4/13/2026Prime Hook NWR - Black Farm Trail1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

4/13/2026Reb yard C1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

24/15/2026

American Oystercatcher

14/15/2026

Willet

34/15/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

4/15/2026

Sanderling

4/15/2026

Dunlin

4/15/2026

Laughing Gull

4/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

34/15/2026

American Herring Gull

4/15/2026

Forster's Tern

24/15/2026

Royal Tern

24/15/2026

Osprey

44/15/2026

Tree Swallow

44/15/2026

Barn Swallow

204/15/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/15/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/15/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

64/15/2026

Black-bellied Plover

14/14/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

34/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

144/14/2026

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road?▼

Notable species at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road?▼

Birding at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road?▼

DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.