Dragon Run Marsh
Delaware · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Dragon Run Marsh is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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
Barnacle Goose
Branta leucopsis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Hooded Merganser
Bald Eagle
Blue Jay
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
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Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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