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

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/17/2026Little Creek WA--Mahon Impoundment1 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

7/17/2026Cape Henlopen SP--The Point1 observed

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

7/16/2026Lower Murderkill River2 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/14/2026Cape Henlopen SP--Gordon's Pond Trail North1 observed

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

7/9/2026Cape Henlopen SP--The Point1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/5/2026Port Mahon Rd.1 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/5/2026Little Creek WA--Mahon Impoundment1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Clapper Rail

37/14/2026

Killdeer

37/14/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

37/14/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/14/2026

Willet

357/14/2026

Least Sandpiper

47/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

37/14/2026

Black Skimmer

27/14/2026

Least Tern

47/14/2026

Caspian Tern

37/14/2026

Forster's Tern

87/14/2026

Royal Tern

27/14/2026

Green Heron

37/14/2026

Tree Swallow

27/14/2026

Purple Martin

507/14/2026

Barn Swallow

257/14/2026

Marsh Wren

47/14/2026

House Finch

307/14/2026

Seaside Sparrow

67/14/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

247/14/2026

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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Delaware Birding Guide

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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.