Lake birding habitat

Silver Lake, Rehoboth

Delaware · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Silver Lake, Rehoboth is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canvasback, Red-breasted Merganser, and Ring-billed Gull 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

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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

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

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/12/2026

Fish Crow

44/12/2026

House Sparrow

44/12/2026

House Finch

14/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/12/2026

Common Grackle

64/12/2026

Killdeer

24/9/2026

Laughing Gull

44/9/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/9/2026

European Starling

64/9/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/9/2026

Mallard

14/7/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

14/7/2026

American Herring Gull

14/7/2026

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 Silver Lake, Rehoboth for birding?
The best months to visit Silver Lake, Rehoboth for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Silver Lake, Rehoboth?
Notable species at Silver Lake, Rehoboth include Canvasback, Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Common Grackle. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Silver Lake, Rehoboth?
Birding at Silver Lake, Rehoboth is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Silver Lake, Rehoboth?
Silver Lake, Rehoboth offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.