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

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

5/28/2026Cape Island--CMP--Coral Ave. dune crossing1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

5/28/2026Yard, CMP, NJ1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

5/27/2026Milford Neck Wildlife Area--Big Stone Beach Rd.1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

5/27/2026Lewes-Cape May Ferry (DE waters)1 observed

Evening Grosbeak (Eastern or type 3)

Hesperiphona vespertina

5/27/2026Evening Grosbeak Hotspot1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026Cape Henlopen SP--Salt Marsh Spur Trail1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

5/27/2026700–792 W Lake Dr, Cape May Point US-NJ 38.94035, -74.963901 observed

Sandwich Tern (Cabot's)

Thalasseus sandvicensis

5/27/2026Cape Island--CMP--Coral Ave. dune crossing1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/27/2026Bennetts Pier Road1 observed

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

5/27/2026Bennetts Pier Road2 observed

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

5/27/2026Cape Island--CMP--Coral Ave. dune crossing1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/27/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/27/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

15/27/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/27/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

35/27/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

45/27/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/27/2026

Blue Jay

35/27/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/27/2026

Purple Martin

55/27/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

15/27/2026

Carolina Wren

15/27/2026

Eastern Bluebird

15/27/2026

Cedar Waxwing

75/27/2026

American Goldfinch

15/27/2026

Eastern Towhee

15/27/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

55/27/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

25/27/2026

Ovenbird

45/27/2026

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.