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
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Ammospiza caudacuta
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Purple Martin
Cedar Waxwing
Chipping Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Barn Swallow
Blue Jay
Horned Lark
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Delaware Birding Guide
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