Forest birding habitat

DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road

Delaware · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Setophaga caerulescens

5/29/2026512 Federal Street, Milton, Delaware, US (38.772, -75.315)1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

5/28/2026South Bowers Beach2 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/28/2026South Bowers Beach1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

5/27/2026Lewes-Cape May Ferry (DE waters)1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026Cape Henlopen SP--Salt Marsh Spur Trail1 observed

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

5/27/2026Bennetts Pier Road2 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

5/26/2026DuPont Nature Center--Back Beach (Kent Co.)4 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/26/2026Cape Henlopen State Park1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

5/25/2026Bowers Beach3 observed

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

5/25/2026DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Rd.1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/24/2026DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/29/2026

American Black Duck

25/29/2026

Mourning Dove

25/29/2026

Clapper Rail

15/29/2026

American Oystercatcher

25/29/2026

Black-bellied Plover

125/29/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

65/29/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/29/2026

Willet

25/29/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

305/29/2026

Red Knot

145/29/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

155/29/2026

Laughing Gull

385/29/2026

Ring-billed Gull

115/29/2026

American Herring Gull

65/29/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

225/29/2026

Black Skimmer

225/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

85/29/2026

Great Egret

85/29/2026

Osprey

45/29/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

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.