Delaware River - Hog Island Road

Pennsylvania · Northeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
CoastalRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Delaware River - Hog Island Road is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and Northern Harrier among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/5/2026John Heinz NWR--wetlands (Delaware Co.)1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

3/5/2026Springton Reservoir (restricted access)3 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

3/5/2026Calcon Hook Rd.1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/5/2026109 Colonial Ave, Moorestown US-NJ 39.95890, -74.955801 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/5/2026Philadelphia Naval Yard (restricted access)1 observed

Barred Owl

Strix varia

3/4/2026Casa and kitchen birding1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/4/2026Packer Marine Terminal Port (restricted access)1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

3/4/2026Giant parking lot1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

3/4/2026Giant parking lot1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

3/4/2026Norristown/Bridgeport Dam2 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored/cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

3/4/2026Haverford College (Delaware Co.)1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

3/4/2026Tyler Arboretum1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

3/4/2026Home1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

453/5/2026

Mallard

63/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

753/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

203/5/2026

Northern Harrier

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

Fish Crow

13/5/2026

European Starling

13/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

American Robin

23/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

63/5/2026

American Black Duck

103/4/2026

Green-winged Teal

23/4/2026

Killdeer

13/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Delaware River - Hog Island Road for birding?
The best months to visit Delaware River - Hog Island Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Delaware River - Hog Island Road?
Notable species at Delaware River - Hog Island Road include Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Northern Harrier, Downy Woodpecker, American Kestrel. The area supports coastal, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Delaware River - Hog Island Road?
Birding at Delaware River - Hog Island Road is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Delaware River - Hog Island Road?
Delaware River - Hog Island Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.