Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area
Delaware · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Woodcock, and American Barn Owl 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
Barnacle Goose
Branta leucopsis
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)
Anas crecca
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Woodcock
American Barn Owl
Barred Owl
Northern Saw-whet Owl
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Snow Goose
Eastern Screech-Owl
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Great Horned Owl
Brown Thrasher
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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