Wetland birding habitat

Ted Harvey Wildlife Management Area

Delaware · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Ted Harvey Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 259 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

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/17/2026Little Creek WA--Mahon Impoundment1 observed

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

7/16/2026Lower Murderkill River2 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

7/14/2026Bombay Hook NWR--Raymond Pool2 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

7/11/2026Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

7/11/2026Bombay Hook NWR--Finis Pool1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

47/17/2026

Willet

17/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

47/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/17/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/17/2026

Purple Martin

67/17/2026

Barn Swallow

117/17/2026

Marsh Wren

57/17/2026

European Starling

507/17/2026

Gray Catbird

27/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/17/2026

American Robin

37/17/2026

House Sparrow

17/17/2026

American Goldfinch

17/17/2026

Seaside Sparrow

17/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/17/2026

Common Grackle

37/17/2026

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