Red-headed Woodpecker by Jean-Marie Gauthier Last day for this survey! DOS with the cooperation with the National Park Service is embarking on a comprehensive transect survey of the avifauna of the Brandywine Valley (formerly Woodlawn) Tract of First State National Historical Park. The property was preserved for prosperity by William Poole Bancroft with “the vision ... Read more
Hermit Thrush by Carolyn Holland Explore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge! There will be a chance to work off those extra holiday calories and bird at a slower, more relaxing pace than the recent CBCs with a walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront. We will begin ... Read more
Summary: Shorebirds are an important part of the ecology of Delaware’s shorelines. But they are under threat; populations are declining. DNREC’s Delaware Shorebird Project works to mitigate that threat, through research and monitoring, habitat protection, and management planning. The Shorebird Project team has conducted research and monitoring since 1997. They have studied the health and status ... Read more
Photograph by Andy Ednie Join the survey! Delaware’s piedmont area is only 10% of the land mass, but has the largest, most diverse biodiversity in the state. The White Clay Creek State Park is the 4th highest ranked top birding spot in New Castle County and 49th largest Delaware area bird list by Cornell University’s ... Read more
Sandhill Cranes by Carolyn Holland This January, we’re headed to southern New Castle County to explore Delaware’s winter waterfowl! We will start with a stop at the viewing platform overlooking Thousand Acre Marsh, then explore the adjacent forests and fields. Besides ducks, geese, and swans, we’ll also be keeping an eye out for overwintering songbirds, ... Read more
Field Sparrow by Carolyn Holland Explore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge! Close the week with an easy walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront. We will begin about 2 hours before sundown and cover about 2 miles, mostly on boardwalk with a bit of woodland trail thrown ... Read more
Field Sparrow by Carolyn Holland Explore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge! Close the week with an easy walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront. We will begin about 2 hours before sundown and cover about 2 miles, mostly on boardwalk with a bit of woodland trail thrown ... Read more
Mute Swan by Will Krohn Find abundant & diverse waterfowl at Canal Pond! Canal Pond is arguably one of the best locations in New Castle County for waterfowl abundance and diversity in the winter. This hotspot, located off of Cox Neck Rd. about 1 mile west of Delaware City, regularly hosts large numbers of Mute ... Read more
Harry's Pond in Winter by Amy O'Neil How many species of birds can be found at Harry's Pond in winter? Bundle up and come out for the second in the series of seasonal strolls around Harry's Pond, this time for a little winter walk. In winter, there are geese aplenty, and ducks to see like ... Read more
Northern Shoveler by Carolyn Holland This man-made coastal wetland serves as an important overwintering spot for waterfowl, shorebirds, and other species. For this trip, our goal is to see as many different winter raptors, diving ducks, and dabbling ducks as possible, including harriers, kestrels, mergansers, and gadwall.DE Conservation Access Pass required. Please RSVP to Jessica ... Read more
Join host Jim White and other Christmas Count compilers for a recap of all the exciting discoveries during the 2024-2025 Christmas Counts. Each compiler will summarize the highlights of their count and discuss recent trends in bird populations. This event will be held on line via Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to all ... Read more
Merlin by Carolyn Holland A quest for Raptors in Winter! A full day quest for raptors that may be found in our area during the winter months. We will visit several areas in Delaware and while we will include owls in our search, no tape recordings will be used to call them in. Bring snacks, ... Read more
