Wetland birding habitat

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh

Delaware · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

4/15/2026Cape May–Lewes Ferry Terminal1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/15/2026Oyster Rocks Rd.1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/15/2026ICONA Auto selected 38.93162, -74.907531 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/15/2026Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch3 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/15/2026Bay Forest at Bethany Beach1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/15/2026Cape Island--CMP--Coral Ave. dune crossing1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

4/15/2026Cape Island--CMP--Coral Ave. dune crossing2 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

24/15/2026

Laughing Gull

284/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

194/15/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

164/15/2026

Forster's Tern

24/15/2026

Canada Goose

64/15/2026

Clapper Rail

24/15/2026

American Avocet

194/15/2026

Black-bellied Plover

54/15/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

64/15/2026

Willet

74/15/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

54/15/2026

Dunlin

3514/15/2026

American Herring Gull

194/15/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

24/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

44/15/2026

Snowy Egret

64/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/15/2026

Osprey

44/15/2026

Bald Eagle

34/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh for birding?
The best months to visit Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh?
Notable species at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh?
Birding at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh?
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Broadkill Marsh offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.