River/Riparian birding habitat

Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment

Delaware · Northeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Northern Shoveler 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

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/27/2026Port Mahon Rd.1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

5/27/2026Milford Neck Wildlife Area--Big Stone Beach Rd.1 observed

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

5/27/2026Bennetts Pier Road2 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

5/26/2026Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

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

Nelson's Sparrow (Interior)

Ammospiza nelsoni

5/25/2026Money Island3 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/25/2026Money Island3 observed

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

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

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

5/23/2026DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Rd.1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

5/22/2026Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

475/27/2026

Mute Swan

325/27/2026

Mallard

35/27/2026

Mourning Dove

25/27/2026

Black-necked Stilt

105/27/2026

American Avocet

145/27/2026

Black-bellied Plover

25/27/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

15/27/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

15/27/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

15/27/2026

Willet

45/27/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

45/27/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

75/27/2026

Dunlin

1005/27/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

5005/27/2026

Laughing Gull

35/27/2026

Caspian Tern

115/27/2026

Black Tern

15/27/2026

Forster's Tern

295/27/2026

Glossy Ibis

95/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment for birding?
The best months to visit Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment?
Notable species at Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment?
Birding at Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment?
Little Creek WA - Mahon Impoundment offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.