Delaware Bay, a vast, funnel-shaped estuary where the Delaware River meets the Atlantic Ocean, is the stage for one of the most spectacular and critical avian migration events on Earth: the Shorebird Supermass Migration. Every May, this relatively small stretch of coastline transforms into an indispensable fueling station for hundreds […]
The story of the Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa) and the Delaware Bay is one of the most compelling and dramatic conservation battles in the United States. It is a story of a global migrant, the ancient horseshoe crab, and the legislative efforts by Delaware and its neighbors to save
Delaware, the "First State," is a critical link in the Atlantic Flyway, a superhighway for millions of birds traveling between North and South America. Its diverse landscape—from the tidal marshes and coastal beaches of the Delaware Bay to the agricultural fields and northern forests—provides essential habitat for an incredible variety
Birds of Delaware: Common, Migratory, and Rare Birds of the First State
With its unique position along the Atlantic Flyway, Delaware is a prime destination for birdwatchers of all experience levels. The state's diverse landscape—from expansive coastal marshes and bay shores to inland forests and fields—provides critical habitat for a vast array of resident and migratory birds. Whether you're hoping to spot
