Port Mahon Road
Delaware · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Port Mahon Road is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Mourning Dove 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
American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)
Anas crecca
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
Short-eared Owl
American Kestrel
Red-winged Blackbird
Bald Eagle
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
More in Delaware
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Ashland Nature Center and Hawk Watch
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Assawoman Wildlife Area
Wetland birding hotspot in Delaware with 260 recorded species.