Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road

Delaware · Northeast

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Habitat

CoastalWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Northern Pintail among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Mallard Northern Pintail Rock Pigeon Turkey Vulture

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

6/1/2026Port Mahon Rd.3 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026Bennetts Pier Road1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026Prime Hook NWR--Dike Trail (formerly Observation Point Trail)1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

5/30/2026Killens Pond State Park2 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

5/30/2026Pickering Beach1 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

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

5/25/2026Bowers Beach3 observed

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/27/2026

Black-necked Stilt

25/27/2026

Killdeer

15/27/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

35/27/2026

Willet

25/27/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

185/27/2026

Sanderling

85/27/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

15/27/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

255/27/2026

Laughing Gull

35/27/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

15/27/2026

Forster's Tern

25/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

245/27/2026

Great Egret

15/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

55/27/2026

Osprey

45/27/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/27/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

25/27/2026

Northern Flicker

15/27/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road?▼

Notable species at Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road include Canada Goose, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Rock Pigeon, Turkey Vulture. The area supports coastal, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road?▼

Birding at Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road?▼

Milford Neck Wildlife Area - Big Stone Beach Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.