Lake birding habitat

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond

Delaware · Northeast

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/15/2026Rementer-Rum Bridge Rds.1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/15/2026Oyster Rocks Rd1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/15/2026Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch3 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

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/14/2026Cape Island--CMP--CMBO Northwood Center1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/14/2026Cape Island--CMP--CMBO Northwood Center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/12/2026

Mourning Dove

14/12/2026

Laughing Gull

14/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/12/2026

Osprey

14/12/2026

Belted Kingfisher

24/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/12/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/12/2026

American Goldfinch

14/12/2026

Pine Warbler

24/12/2026

Hooded Merganser

14/12/2026

Northern Flicker

14/12/2026

Blue Jay

24/12/2026

Carolina Chickadee

24/12/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/12/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

14/12/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

14/12/2026

Hermit Thrush

34/12/2026

White-throated Sparrow

24/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  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 - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond 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 - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond?
Notable species at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond?
Birding at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond?
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.