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

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

5/28/2026South Bowers Beach2 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/28/2026South Bowers Beach1 observed

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Ammospiza caudacuta

5/27/2026Bennetts Pier Road2 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

5/26/2026Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

5/26/2026DuPont Nature Center--Back Beach (Kent Co.)4 observed

Nelson's Sparrow (Interior)

Ammospiza nelsoni

5/25/2026Money Island3 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/25/2026Money Island3 observed

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

5/25/2026DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Rd.1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/24/2026DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/26/2026

Black Vulture

15/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/26/2026

Bald Eagle

15/26/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/26/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/26/2026

Carolina Wren

35/26/2026

Gray Catbird

15/26/2026

American Robin

95/26/2026

Cedar Waxwing

25/26/2026

American Goldfinch

55/26/2026

Eastern Towhee

25/26/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/26/2026

American Redstart

15/26/2026

Northern Cardinal

75/26/2026

Indigo Bunting

35/26/2026

Northern Bobwhite

15/17/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/17/2026

Killdeer

15/17/2026

Laughing Gull

15/17/2026

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.