DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road

Delaware · Northeast

EasyView on eBird

Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Bufflehead among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Snow Goose Canada Goose Bufflehead Hooded Merganser Mourning Dove

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/6/2026Cape Henlopen SP--The Point1 observed

King Rail

Rallus elegans

3/3/2026Prime Hook NWR--Fowler Beach Rd./Fowler Beach1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/3/2026Bennett Yard B13 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

3/3/202614187–14199 Oyster Rocks Rd, Milton US-DE 38.78743, -75.213697 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/2/2026Prome Hook Beach Rd1 observed

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

3/1/2026Prime Hook NWR--Headquarters area1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

2/28/2026Indian River2 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

2/27/2026779 Mosley Rd, Milford US-DE (39.0129,-75.4126)1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

2/27/2026Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

63/6/2026

Mourning Dove

43/6/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

13/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/6/2026

American Herring Gull

43/6/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

13/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/6/2026

Black Vulture

23/6/2026

Northern Harrier

13/6/2026

Snow Goose

1003/4/2026

Canada Goose

13/4/2026

Hooded Merganser

33/4/2026

Virginia Rail

13/4/2026

Killdeer

23/4/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/4/2026

Bald Eagle

13/4/2026

Northern Flicker

23/4/2026

American Crow

43/4/2026

Carolina Wren

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road?▼

Notable species at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road?▼

Birding at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road?▼

DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.