Woodland Beach
Delaware · Northeast
About This Location
Woodland Beach is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and forest habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull, and Bald Eagle 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
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canvasback
Greater Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Fish Crow
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Canada Goose
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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