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

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

4/15/2026Milford Neck Wildlife Area--Big Stone Beach Rd.3 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/15/2026Oyster Rocks Rd.1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

4/15/2026Lewes-Cape May Ferry (DE waters)1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

4/14/2026DuPont Nature Center--Back Beach (Kent Co.)2 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/14/202628479–28499 Broadkill Rd, Milton US-DE (38.8207,-75.2282)1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/13/2026Little Creek Wildlife Area--Main Tract1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

4/13/2026Prime Hook NWR - Black Farm Trail1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

4/13/2026Reb yard C1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

24/15/2026

Green-winged Teal

7844/15/2026

Clapper Rail

14/15/2026

American Avocet

1284/15/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

104/15/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

34/15/2026

Willet

44/15/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

74/15/2026

Dunlin

5004/15/2026

Laughing Gull

174/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

454/15/2026

Black Skimmer

24/15/2026

Caspian Tern

194/15/2026

Forster's Tern

674/15/2026

Glossy Ibis

54/15/2026

Bald Eagle

24/15/2026

Chipping Sparrow

14/15/2026

Eastern Towhee

14/15/2026

Pine Warbler

14/15/2026

Canada Goose

44/2/2026

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.