Milford Neck
Delaware · Northeast
About This Location
Milford Neck is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Gull-billed Tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Ammospiza caudacuta
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Great Horned Owl
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Greater Yellowlegs
Laughing Gull
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Marsh Wren
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Delaware Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Delaware →