Woodland Beach
Delaware · Northeast
About This Location
Woodland Beach is a productive birding destination in Delaware, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and forest habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull, and Bald Eagle 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
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)
Anas crecca
Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x rossii
Barnacle Goose
Branta leucopsis
Snow x Canada Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x Branta canadensis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Red-breasted Merganser
Bald Eagle
Bufflehead
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
House Sparrow
House Finch
Northern Cardinal
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Long-tailed Duck
American Herring Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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