White Clay Creek State Park
Delaware · Northeast
About This Location
White Clay Creek State Park is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Black Vulture, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Red-tailed Hawk
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Eastern Towhee
Northern Parula
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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