Whitehall Neck Road
Delaware · Northeast
About This Location
Whitehall Neck Road is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wilson's Snipe, Blue Jay, and Horned Lark 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
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Horned Lark
Killdeer
White-throated Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Snow Goose
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Eastern Towhee
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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