University of Delaware Farm
Delaware · Northeast
About This Location
University of Delaware Farm is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Raven, American Woodcock, and Cackling Goose among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Scarlet Tanager
Northern Cardinal
House Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Eastern Phoebe
American Goldfinch
Brown-headed Cowbird
Bald Eagle
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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