Oyster Rocks Road
Delaware · Northeast
About This Location
Oyster Rocks Road is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Horned Lark
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
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
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