Silver Lake, Rehoboth

Delaware · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Silver Lake, Rehoboth is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canvasback, Red-breasted Merganser, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/6/2026Stevens Street-yard2 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/6/2026Indian River Inlet2 observed

American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus

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

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

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/6/2026

Mallard

53/6/2026

American Black Duck

13/6/2026

Canvasback

4503/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

73/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

33/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/6/2026

American Crow

13/6/2026

American Robin

43/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

43/1/2026

American Herring Gull

23/1/2026

Common Grackle

23/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

53/1/2026

Mourning Dove

13/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/1/2026

House Finch

23/1/2026

Bufflehead

13/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/1/2026

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 Silver Lake, Rehoboth for birding?
The best months to visit Silver Lake, Rehoboth for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Silver Lake, Rehoboth?
Notable species at Silver Lake, Rehoboth include Canvasback, Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Common Grackle. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Silver Lake, Rehoboth?
Birding at Silver Lake, Rehoboth is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Silver Lake, Rehoboth?
Silver Lake, Rehoboth offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.