Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond

Delaware · Northeast

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/5/2026Indian River Inlet2 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

63/4/2026

Mallard

263/4/2026

Common Merganser

143/4/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

23/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Northern Flicker

13/4/2026

American Crow

13/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/4/2026

American Robin

23/4/2026

Eastern Towhee

13/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

103/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

63/4/2026

American Black Duck

33/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/1/2026

Bald Eagle

13/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/1/2026

White-throated Sparrow

23/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

22/20/2026

Red-throated Loon

12/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond?
Notable species at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond?
Birding at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond?
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Turkle Pond - pinewoods - Fleetwood Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.