Delaware Birding Resources

The Delmarva peninsula comprises the state of Delaware and portions of Maryland and Virginia. Delmarva is characterized by the rolling hills of the piedmont to the north and the flat coastal plain to the south. Thousands of square miles of wetlands ring the peninsula, which is surrounded by the Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay, and Atlantic Ocean. The peninsula's many forests, fields, marshes and bays provide ideal habitat for many birds (over 400 species have been recorded here), and its role as a stopover point along the Atlantic Flyway makes the region crucial for many migrants, especially shorebirds.

The Delaware Bay is a globally important location for Dunlins to find food during their long Spring and Fall migrations. Along the coast, Ospreys seem to inhabit any structure on which they can assemble a few sticks.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Delaware. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Delaware. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

You will need the free Flash player to view the guide.

Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Recent Bird Sightings

(302) 658-2747 Statewide

Birding Locations

Delaware Birding Events

Quiet Resorts Birding Weekend
Usually in October
Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Delaware
Phone: 800-962-SURF
E-Mail: info@bethany-fenwick.org
Flock to the beach to enjoy the fall migration. More than two dozen trips through The Quiet Resorts offer chances to walk, paddle or sail both morning and evening and sight indigeous and migratory species of birds. The trips include a wide variety of habitats and experiences.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Delaware, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Delaware birds is welcomed.

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