Date: 8/21/26 4:38 pm From: Andrew Ednie <000006be14ba5998-dmarc-request...> Subject: [de-birds] RBA: Birdline Delaware, August 21st, 2026
RBA * Delaware * Statewide * August 21, 2026 * DEST 26.08.21
*Birds mentioned Blue-winged Teal Northern Shoveler Surf Scoter Wild Turkey Common Nighthawk Common Gallinule Sandhill Crane American Oystercatcher Black-necked Stilt American Avocet Black-bellied Plover American Golden Plover Semipalmated Plover Piping Plover Hudsonian Whimbrel Hudsonian Godwit Spotted Sandpiper Solitary Sandpiper Willet Short-billed Dowitcher Long-billed Dowitcher Ruddy Turnstone Dunlin Sanderling Western Sandpiper White-rumped Sandpiper CURLEW SANDPIPER Pectoral Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Wilsonâs Phalarope Red-necked Phalarope Black Tern Least Tern Common Tern SANDWICH TERN Caspian Tern Royal Tern Black Skimmer Wilsonâs Storm-Petrel Brown Pelican Northern Gannet Least Bittern Black-crowned Night Heron Yellow-crowned Night heron Little Blue Heron Tricolored Heron Glossy Ibis White Ibis Broad-winged Hawk Barred Owl Red-headed Woodpecker OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER Least Flycatcher Willow Flycatcher Alder Flycatcher YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER Eastern Warbling Vireo Cliff Swallow Ovenbird Louisiana Waterthrush Northern Waterthrush Worm-eating Warbler American Redstart Prothonotary Warbler Black and White Warbler Kentucky Warbler Hooded Warbler Blue-winged Warbler GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER Northern Parula Northern Yellow Warbler Chestnut-sided Warbler Magnolia Warbler Bay-breasted Warbler Blackpoll Warbler Prairie Warbler Palm Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Canada Warbler Summer Tanager
Hotline: Birdline Delaware Date: August 21, 2026 To Report: Andy Ednie 302-792-9591 (VOICE) Compiler: Andy Ednie (<ednieap...>) Coverage: Delaware, Delmarva Peninsula, nearby Delaware Valley, Southern New Jersey, Maryland
For Friday, August 21st this is Birdline Delaware from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science in Greenville. The Birdline is sponsored by the Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS). Statements made on the Birdline do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors. This is Andy Ednie, glad to be back with you. Special thanks to Carolyn Holland who filled in for me for the last two weeks during my vacation to Alaska. Iâm not sure but I think the unofficial Delaware Annual List increased to 311 species with one addition this week.
Migration is underway! Today, a female GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER was found at Ashland Nature Center. That bird was found along the flood plain trail between the sand pits and Sharpless Road. Also seen at Ashland this week was an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER, seen along the Red Clay Creek about 100 yards north of the parking lot. Also reported were CANADA, BLACKPOLL, and PRAIRIE WARBLER.
A high count of 7 BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS were seen at White Clay Creek State Park on Monday. Some other migrant sightings were MAGNOLIA WARBLER at Brandywine Creek State Park, BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER in a yard near Port Penn, a breeding plumaged YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER in a yard near Summit Bridge, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER near Townsend, and an early PALM WARBLER in a field north of Middletown. A total of 26 species of warbler were reported this week including OVENBIRD, LOUISIANA and NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, AMERICAN REDSTART, NORTHERN PARULA, plus WORM-EATING, BLACK AND WHITE, HOODED, KENTUCKY, YELLOW, and CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER
Additionally, all 5 species of eastern Empidonax flycatcher were seen this week. Sightings were: YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER near Townsend, ALDER FLYCATCHER near Milford, WILLOW FLYCATCHER at the Ed âPorkyâ Oliverâs Golf Club in Wilmington, and several LEAST FLYCATCHERS seen at Brandywine Unit - First State National Historical Park, Brandywine Creek State Park, Middle Run Natural Area, Smithâs Mill Road - White Clay Creek State Park, Summit Bridge, and Whiteâs Tract - Blackbird State Forest. Another migrant, Broad-winged Hawks were seen this week at White Clay Creek, Summit Bridge and Port Penn Tract â Augustine Wildlife Area. One strange sighting was a male BLUE-WINGED at Thompsonâs Bridge along the Brandywine Creek.
AMERICAN AVOCET, WILSONâS PHALAROPE, LONG-BILLED and SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, plus SPOTTED, SOLITARY, WESTERN, WHITE-RUMPED, PECTORAL and STILL SANDPIPER were seen at Thousand Acre Marsh near Delaware City. COMMON GALLINUE, SANDHILL CRANE, CASPIAN and COMMON TERN were also reported. The first COMMON NIGHTHAWK of the fall was seen at Port Penn Tract along with LEAST BITTERN, LITTLE BLUE HERON, BLUE-WINGED TEAL and NORTHERN SHOVELER. A BLACK TERN was photographed at Port Penn and later seen flying over the Delaware River at Augustine Beach. A CLIFF SWALLOW was seen at Summit Bridge in migration.
The previously reported CURLEW SANDPIPER continues to be seen at Raymond Pool in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge at high tide. HUDSONIAN GODWIT, WHIMBREL, and WILLET were seen at Shearness Pool. Other shorebirds seen included AMERICAN AVOCET, BLACK-NECKED STILT, BLACK-BELLIED, SEMIPALMATED and AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, SHORT and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER, DUNLIN, plus SPOTTED, SOLITARY, WHITE-RUMPED, WESTERN, PECTORAL, and STILT SANDPIPER. Long-legged waders include LEAST BITTERN, YELLOW-CROWNED and BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON, plus TRICOLORED and LITTLE BLUE HERON. WILD TURKEY and EASTERN WARBLING VIREO were reported by the visitorâs center.
SEDGE WRENS were found along the Port Mahon Road this week. SPOTTED SANDPIPER, RUDDY TURNSTONE, ROYAL and COMMON TERN were seen along the breakwater there. WHITE IBIS were seen at Kitt Hummock east of Dover. BARRED OWL and PROTHONOTARY WARBLER were reported at Killenâs Pond State Park. AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER, RUDDY TURNSTONE, SANDERLING, DUNLIN, âwesternâ WILLET, and WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER were seen at Mispillion Inlet from the duPont Nature Center, along with BROWN PELICAN.
HUDSONIAN GODWIT, BLACK SKIMMER, and LEAST TERNS were seen at the Dike Trail at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. BLACK-NECKED STILT and PECTORAL SANDPIPER were seen at Oyster Rocks Road. SUMMER TANAGER was still being reported at Abbottâs Mill Nature Center near Milford. RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was reported at Angola Neck Nature Preserve.
ROSEATE TERN was seen at Cape Henlopen Point along with SURF SCOTER, PIPING PLOVER and WILSONâS STORM-PETREL in Cape Henlopen State Park. GREEN HERON, GLOSSY and WHITE IBIS were seen at Gordonâs Pond. A BLACK TERN was seen from the Cape May â Lewes Ferry. RED-NECKED PHALAROPE and WILSONâS STORM PETREL were seen from the offshore Cape May Pelagic Trip that wandered into Delaware waters. SANDWICH TERNS continue to be seen at Dewey Beach Marina and at Quillenâs Point VFW near Ocean View. WHITE IBIS and TRICOLORED HERON were seen at this latter location. A NORTHERN GANNET was seen from 3Râs Road in Delaware Seashore State park near Bethany Beach.
Thanks to all the people that make the Birdline possible, including Megan Kasprzak, Mike Smith, Ryan Harris, Joe Sebastiani, Tom Reed, Bob Rufe, Jason Horn, Andy Shiley, David Thomas, Randy Vicker, Ed Patten, David Thomas, Dave Belford, Ellie McDonald, Christian Schiebe, Warren Crabb, Paul Beckman, Chris Machulski, Anthony Buhr, Karen Hockgraf, Wesley Hochachka, Rick Robinson, Mike Hudson, Sheri Mcconville, Daryl Sharman, Sam VanHorne, Kevin Bronson, Frank Rohrbacher, John Carter, Phil Misseldine, Rod Murray, Chris Rankin, Kent Raymond, Carolyn Holland, Mary Braun, Sue Gruver, Rob Blye, Richard Julian, Alice Mohrman, Greg Gough, Chris and Karen Bennett, Will Krohn, Jim and Amy White, Barbara Jones, Kim Steininger, Holly Merker, John and Andy Dunn, Wendy Cesario, Armas Hill, Joe Francis, Bruce Peterjohn, and Joe Swertinski. Special thanks to Joe Tricarico for list distribution to DOS members. Remember, Birdline needs your support. Please call your sightings to 302-792-9591. T! hank you for your support. This is Andy Ednie wishing you good birding!
Date: 8/14/26 6:33 pm From: Carolyn Holland <csholland84...> Subject: [de-birds] RBA: Birdline Delaware, August 14, 2026
RBA
* Delaware
* Statewide
* August 14, 2026
* DEST 26.08.14
*Birds mentioned
Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northen Shoveler
Green-winged Teal
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
Northern Bobwhite
Wild Turkey
Chuck-will’s-Widow
Virginia Rail
Common Gallinule
Sandhill Crane
American Oystercatcher
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Piping Plover
UPLAND SANDPIPER
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Spotted Sandpiper
Solitary Sandpiper
Willet
Short-billed Dowitcher
Long-billed Dowitcher
Ruddy Turnstone
Red Knot
Western Sandpiper
White-rumped Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
Stilt Sandpiper
CURLEW SANDPIPER
WILSON’S PHALAROPE
Gull-billed Tern
BLACK TERN
ROSEATE TERN
Least Tern
Common Tern
SANDWICH TERN
Caspian Tern
Royal Tern
Black Skimmer
Common Loon
Brown Pelican
Wood Stork
Least Bittern
Black-crowned Night Heron
Yellow-crowned Night heron
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Western Cattle Egret
Glossy Ibis
White Ibis
BROAD-WINGED HAWK
Red-headed Woodpecker
Peregrine Falcon
YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER
LEAST FLYCATCHER
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Cliff Swallow
RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Sedge Wren
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Bobolink
Louisiana Waterthrush
Northern Waterthrush
Worm-eating Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
BLUE-WINGED WARBLER
Black and White Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
Northern Parula
CAPE MAY WARBLER
CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER
CANADA WARBLER
YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER
PRAIRIE WARBLER
Summer Tanager
Hotline: Birdline Delaware
Date: August 14, 2026
To Report: Andy Ednie 302-792-9591 (VOICE) (<ednieap...>)
Compiler: Carolyn Holland
Coverage: Delaware
For Friday, August 7th, this is Birdline Delaware from the Delaware Museum
of Nature and Science in Greenville. The Birdline is sponsored by the
Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS). Statements made on the Birdline do
not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors. This is Carolyn Holland
standing in for Andy Ednie who has gone fishing and will return next week.
Fall migration is getting off to a slow start as birders eagerly await!
Bobolinks are on the move throughout the state. On Wednesday the tin-horn
calls of an early RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH were heard at Coverdale Farm
Preserve (private) from a stand of fir trees. A CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER was
also reported at the preserve. CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLERS are on the move
having been seen at various locations such as Lums Pond State Park and
White Clay Creek State Park--Creek Road. Other warblers seen at these
locations as well as at Augustine Wildlife Area--Port Penn Tract included
NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, AMERICAN REDSTART, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, OVENBIRD,
NORTHERN YELLOW, PROTHONOTARY, WORM-EATING, BLACK AND WHITE, PRAIRIE and
BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS. BLUE-WINGED WARBLER was also reported at a private
residence near Summit Bridge along with other warblers including CANADA
WARBLER which was also found at a private residence in the Grenville area.
NORTHERN WATERTHRUSHES are also being reported at several private
locations. A BROAD-WINGED HAWK was seen soaring above the White Clay Creek
Nature Center on Thursday.
A YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was seen at Augustine Wildlife Area--Ashton
Tract yesterday in the clearing by the first deer stand on the left of the
entrance road. LEAST FLYCATCHER was found at Bay Pointe (private) near
Summit Bridge.
On Wednesday an UPLAND SANDPIPER was seen in the Glasgow area only a few
miles from Glasgow Park. Shorebirds including a single AMERICAN AVOCET and
PECTORAL and STILT SANDPIPERS continue to be seen at Thousand Acre Marsh
along with terns including two LEAST TERNS. A WILSON’S PHALAROPE,
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER and a SORA were also found there today. A high
count of twenty immature SANDHILL CRANES was reported on Tuesday evening at
the marsh along with twenty-four WESTERN CATTLE-EGRETS. CLIFF SWALLOWS
continue at the Appoquinimink River Bridge.
The CURLEW SANDPIPER which was found last week at Bombay Hook National
Wildlife Refuge was relocated on Monday at the north end of Raymond Pool,
was reported on Wednesday and again today in the same area. Many species
of shorebirds are still present at the refuge as last week with LONG-BILLED
DOWITCHERS continuing to show up in the mix. Songbirds observed at the
refuge included BOBOLINK, a DICKCISSEL flyover and an immature PAINTED
BUNTING seen feeding in dense vegetation along the edge of Raymond Pool on
Sunday and Monday. A high count of eleven TRICOLORED HERONS was reported
among SNOWY and GREAT EGRETS at Raymond POOL at dusk on Tuesday. A SORA
was seen along the edge of the reeds at Shearness Pool on Saturday. An
early GREATER SCAUP continues to be seen at Leatherberry Flats. COMMON
GALINULE, LEAST BITTERN and a high count of twelve WILD TURKEYS were also
reported at the refuge this week.
At Port Mahon Road the beaches and impoundment continue to host many
species of shorebirds while COMMON, LEAST, FORSTER’S and ROYAL TERNS can be
found perched with gulls on the old pilings along the river. The highlight
there this week has been SEDGE WRENS singing consistently and sometimes
visible. Today there was a high count of seven SEDGE WRENS reported
singing in the marsh between the bridge and the bay! SEDGE WRENS were also
found in the marsh at Pickering Beach and at Little Creek Wildlife Area by
the Observation Tower today. Warblers found at Little Creek’s Main Tract
included COMMON YELLOWTHROAT and PINE and YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS.
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, BLACK-NECKED STILTS, BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS, and
SPOTTED SANDPIPER were also seen at Little Creek.
A family group of three SANDWICH TERNS was a surprise roosting on pilings
along the mouth of the Mispillion River visible from the DuPont Nature
Center. ROYAL, LEAST AND FORSTER'S TERNS were also present from the Nature
Center. Shorebirds included BLACK-NECKED STILT, WILLETS, both dowitchers,
RUDDY TURNSTONES, SANDERLINGS and the more usual species. The salt marshes
visible from the Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve hosted good numbers of
shorebirds, mostly LEAST SANDPIPERS and both yellowlegs, plus at least
twelve PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. Two NORTHERN HARRIERS (an adult female and a
juvenile) were observed hunting over the marsh. Large numbers of swallows
roosted on wires in the area and fed over the marsh with hundreds of TREE,
BANK, and BARN SWALLOWS plus PURPLE MARTINS. SALTMARSH SPARROW continue in
the marsh.
The best day at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge was Tuesday when a
single CURLEW SANDPIPER and HUDSONIAN GODWIT were present during the
morning. Other shorebirds included STILT SANDPIPERS, LONG-BILLED
DOWITCHERS, AMERICAN AVOCETS, WILLETS, and the usual species. LEAST, ROYAL,
CASPIAN and FORSTER'S TERNS and BLACK SKIMMERS continue at the refuge. Six
BOBOLINKS were seen in the fields by the parking area for the Dike Trail.
A CAPE MAY WARBLER was reported near the Fleetwood Pond viewing platform.
In addition to two HUDSONIAN WHIMBRELS reported on Monday many species of
shorebirds continue to be seen at Oyster Rocks Road including STILT and
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. Large flocks of WHITE and GLOSSY IBISES are feeding
in the marsh there and TRICOLORED HERONS are also present. SALTMARSH
SPARROW continues to be seen there as well.
On Saturday morning a high count of 1,250 immature WHITE IBISES was
reported over a period of thirty-eight minutes from the University of
Delaware--College of Marine Studies flying to feed in nearby marshes.
YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON was reported at Canary Creek Great Marsh
Preserve.
At Cape Henlopen State Park Point with high tides in the mornings, the
tidal cycle was unfavorable this week. The tern flocks included a maximum
of four SANDWICH and three BLACK TERNS plus COMMON, LEAST, ROYAL and
FORSTER'S TERNS and BLACK SKIMMER. A PARASITIC JAEGER was reported at Lewes
Harbor & Breakwaters and large numbers of BROWN PELICANS were seen on the
seawalls. A PEREGRINE FALCON was also regularly hunting the point during
the week. HUDSONIAN WHIMBREL made an appearance and the big surprise was a
fly-by EURASIAN WHIMBREL past the Point on Monday. Today two ROSEATE TERNS
were seen at Herring Point.
Water levels remain high at Gordon’s Pond and most shorebirds and wading
birds are using the nearby salt marshes. Shorebirds included HUDSONIAN
WHIMBREL, AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, STILT SANDPIPER, WILLETS, and the usual
species. As many as 3 BLACK TERNS joined the flocks of FORSTER'S, ROYAL,
LEAST, COMMON, AND CASPIAN. Hundreds of SNOWY EGRETS and WHITE IBIS were
feeding in the salt marsh with smaller numbers of GREAT EGRETS, TRICOLORED
HERON, GLOSSY IBIS, and LITTLE BLUE HERON and a YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON.
A few migrant songbirds included an early NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH on Monday.
NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH was also reported at the campground at Trap Pond State
Park along with PROTHONOTARY WARBLER.
A new high count for Delaware of twenty-one SANDWICH TERNS was recorded
from the Marina View Condos in Dewey Beach where the terns regularly gather
with ROYAL, COMMON and FORSTER’S TERNS in late summer on the pilings south
of the marina. Unfortunately this area is not accessible to the public
except perhaps by kayak or boat!
RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS continue to be found at the Peninsula Nature Center,
Peninsula Golf and Country Club, Angola Neck Preserve and Assawoman
Wildlife Area’s Mulberry Landing and Observation Tower areas as well as at
Assawoman Canal South of Kent Avenue where AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS,
SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS, SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, MARBLED
GODWIT, eight roosting TRICOLORED HERONS and five GREEN HERONS were also
found.
Thanks to all the people that make the Birdline possible, including Gary
Griffith, Chris Machulski, Jason Horn, Bill Sullivan, Stephen Sullivan,
Douglas Norton, Loanne Snavely, Chad Kaufman, Henry Gyekis, Tracy Mosebey,
Susan Adamek, Paul Pisano, Andrew Albright, Susan Russo, Jeff Holmes, Mark
Cranford, Linda Houghton, Chuck Mitchell, Bruce Hoover, Kelly White, Mark
Philippart, Judy Montgomery, John Vasallo, Carter Chambers, Kent Raymond,
Martin Selzer, Lynn Jackson, Phil Kenny, Russell Taylor, Ethan Kang, Teddy
Burke, Finn Ward, Cole Tiemann, Greg Darone, Andy Shiley, Chris Rimmer,
David Thomas, Bennett Bucci, John Bouwkamp, David Guerten, Randy Vicker,
Bert Filemyr, Mike Rosengarten, Adam Balick, Ed Patten, Sam VanHorne, Kevin
Bronson, Frank Rohrbacher, Judith Picciotto, John Carter, Phil Misseldine,
Jean Solomon, Rod Murray, Chris Rankin, Carolyn Holland, Mary Braun, Sue
Gruver, Rob and Carol Blye, Richard Julian, Alice Mohrman, Greg Gough,
Chris and Karen Bennett, Will Krohn, Jim and Amy White, Melissa Lafferty,
Walt Blackwell, Andy Jenkins, Barbara Jones, Jean-Marie Gauthier, Kim
Steininger, David Brown, Holly Merker, John and Andy Dunn, Megan Kasprzak,
Shannon Modla, Wendy Cesario, Joe Francis, Mike Moore, Bruce Peterjohn, and
Joe Swertinski. Special thanks to Joe Tricarico for list distribution to
DOS members. Remember, Birdline needs your support. This is Carolyn Holland
wishing you good birding!
Date: 8/7/26 5:07 pm From: Carolyn Holland <csholland84...> Subject: [de-birds] RBA: Birdline Delaware, August 7, 2026
RBA
* Delaware
* Statewide
* August 7, 2026
* DEST 26.08.07
*Birds mentioned
Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northen Shoveler
Green-winged Teal
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
Northern Bobwhite
Wild Turkey
Chuck-will’s-Widow
Virginia Rail
Common Gallinule
Sandhill Crane
American Oystercatcher
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Piping Plover
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Spotted Sandpiper
Solitary Sandpiper
Willet
Short-billed Dowitcher
Long-billed Dowitcher
Ruddy Turnstone
Red Knot
Western Sandpiper
White-rumped Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
Stilt Sandpiper
CURLEW SANDPIPER
WILSON’S PHALAROPE
Gull-billed Tern
BLACK TERN
ROSEATE TERN
Least Tern
Common Tern
SANDWICH TERN
Caspian Tern
Royal Tern
Black Skimmer
Common Loon
Brown Pelican
Wood Stork
Least Bittern
Black-crowned Night Heron
Yellow-crowned Night heron
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Western Cattle Egret
Glossy Ibis
White Ibis
Red-headed Woodpecker
Peregrine Falcon
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Cliff Swallow
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Sedge Wren
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Bobolink
Louisiana Waterthrush
Northern Waterthrush
Worm-eating Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Black and White Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
Northern Parula
Yellow-throated Warbler
Summer Tanager
Hotline: Birdline Delaware
Date: August 7, 2026
Compiler: Carolyn Holland
Coverage: Delaware
For Friday, August 7th, this is Birdline Delaware from the Delaware Museum
of Nature and Science in Greenville. The Birdline is sponsored by the
Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS). Statements made on the Birdline do
not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors. This is Carolyn Holland
standing in for Andy Ednie while he’s off fishing for the Dolly Varden
char. The unofficial Delaware Annual List remains at 310 species this
week.
The long-awaited fall warbler migration is slowly beginning! Warblers
found this week in New Castle County included WORM-EATING and BLACK AND
WHITE WARBLERS in the Augustine WA--Port Penn Tract and a PROTHONOTARY
WARBLER which was photographed along Dutch Neck Road where the road crosses
a creek; BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER was also reported at this location.
TENNESSEE WARBLER and NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH were seen at a private residence
near Summitt Bridge. LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH was seen at First State
National Historical Park--Brandywine Valley Unit. GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS
continue to be seen at Charles Price Memorial Park.
Shorebirds seen in NCC included SPOTTED and SOLITARY SANDPIPERS at
Brandywine Creek State Park. SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS, STILT SANDPIPERS,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS and SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS continue to be seen at
Thousand Acre Marsh near Delaware City along with CASPIAN TERNS, one COMMON
TERN, COMMON GALLINULE, LITTLE BLUE HERONS, one TRICOLORED HERON,
BLUE-WINGED TEALS, and SANDHILL CRANES. On Monday a juvenile WILSON’S
PHALAROPE gave a beautiful show in the shallow water close to the road at
the base of the Reedy Point Bridge and a single LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER was
observed yesterday. BLUE-WINGED TEALS were also seen at the Port Penn
Impoundment.
The highlight at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge this week was a
CURLEW SANDPIPER which was found at the northern end of Raymond Pool On
Saturday & then was relocated on Sunday feeding along the southeastern edge
of the pool where a little creek flows into Raymond Pool. The bird could
have been easily missed as it foraged along the water’s edge behind grasses
bordering the pool, but gave good looks when it reappeared many times on
open mud there. Other shorebirds seen at the refuge included AMERICAN
AVOCETS, BLACK-NECKED STILTS with young, KILLDEER, BLACK-BELLIED and
SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS, SHORT and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS, plus WESTERN,
STILT, SOLITARY and PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. ROYAL and LEAST TERNS were found
at the impoundments this week as well as a COMMON TERN. SANDHILL CRANES,
TRICOLORED HERON and WILD TURKEYS continue to be seen at the refuge while a
PEREGRINE FALCON continues to be seen hunting shorebirds over Raymond
Pool. A BOBOLINK was seen today.
At Port Mahon Road many BANK SWALLOWS were photographed perched on the
wires along with flocks of BARN and TREE SWALLOWS. ROYAL, FORSTER’S and
COMMON TERNS were also found.
Shorebirds observed at The DuPont Nature Center--Back Beach included
AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER, RUDDY TURNSTONES, SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, SPOTTED and LEAST SANDPIPERS and SANDERLINGS. A
WILSON’S STORM-PETREL was seen flying over the bay.
BLACK SKIMMERS continue to be seen at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
along with LEAST, CASPIAN, COMMON, ROYAL and FORSTER’S TERNS. Shorebirds
seen at the refuge included SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, WILLETS and
SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS. At the Headquarters Tract a COMMON NIGHTHAWK was
observed perched on a branch and LEAST BITTERN and YELLOW-THROATED VIREO
were found as well.
At Oyster Rocks Road BLACK-NECKED STILTS, DUNLIN, SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, one LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER, WILLETS and PECTORAL,
STILT, SPOTTED and LEAST SANDPIPERS were observed. 210 mostly juvenile
WHITE IBISES were reported as well as several TRICOLORED HERONS. SALTMARSH
SPARROW continues to be seen there as well.
RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS were found at Redden State Forest along with
WORM-EATING and PINE WARBLERS and SUMMER TANAGER. RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS
were also found at several other Sussex County locations such as the
Peninsula Nature Center, Angola Neck Preserve, Ridgewood Pond and Assawoman
Wildlife Area.
WILSON’S STORM-PETRELS continue to be seen from the Lewes/Cape May Ferry
and several were seen from shore at Bethany Beach.
COMMON NIGHTHAWKS continue to be seen in the evenings at Cape Henlopen
State Park--Fort Miles and also near The Point. Many terns are gathering
at The Point including 45 LEAST, 53 COMMON, ROYAL, FORSTER’S, ROSEATE and
SANDWICH TERNS today. Shorebirds reported include AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS,
RUDDY TURNSTONES, PIPING, BLACK-BELLIED and SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, WILLETS, SPOTTED, SEMIPALMATED and LEAST
SANDPIPERS, RED KNOTS and SANDERLINGS. HUDSONIAN WHIMBREL was seen off of
Herring Point.
Several TRICOLORED HERONS were seen at Delaware Seashore National
Park--Savage’s Ditch along with BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERONS, and WHITE and
GLOSSY IBISES. Shorebirds observed included AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS, WILLETS and SANDERLINGS. SALTMARSH SPARROWS were
also found at this location. YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON, TRICOLORED HERON
and COMMON LOON were reported at Burton’s Island.
SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS, RUDDY TURNSTONES, SANDERLINGS, and WHITE-RUMPED,
SPOTTED and SOLITARY SANDPIPERS were seen at James Farm Ecological Preserve
At the Observation Tower at Assawoman Wildlife Area CHUCK-WILL’S-WIDOW was
recorded calling at dawn on Saturday. TRICOLORED HERON, WILD TURKEYS,
PRAIRIE WARBLER, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH and RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS were found
at the Muddy Neck Tract.
PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS were reported at Trap Pond
Finally BLACK, LEAST, COMMON, ROYAL & FORSTER’S TERNS were found at Fenwick
Island.
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Date: 8/5/26 8:48 am From: Rob Blye <rwblye...> Subject: [de-birds] birds of southern Sussex County
We regularly see red headed woodpeckers in our area and last week we had one at the suet and peanut feeders. We believe it is feeding young as it only comes to the feeder in summer, seldon in fall, spring or winter . We believe it has a nest in a copse of trees killed 10 years ago by salt intrusion along Herring Creek.
We also had a pine warbler visit the suet on the same day. We know that there are year round pine warblers here but we seldom see them at feeders in the summer. I am going to research whether the same pine warblers are year round residents or if summer breeders are replaced by wintering birds from further north.
*better living through birds* *Rob* Robert W. Blye 34603 Doe Run Lewes DE 19958-3332 302 945-8618 610 213-2413 mobile
Date: 7/31/26 4:18 pm From: Andrew Ednie <000006be14ba5998-dmarc-request...> Subject: [de-birds] RBA: Birdline Delaware, July 31st, 2026
RBA * Delaware * Statewide * July 31, 2026 * DEST 26.07.31
*Birds mentioned BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING DUCK Blue-winged Teal Northern Shoveler Green-winged Teal Black Scoter Surf Scoter Northern Bobwhite Wild Turkey Chuck-will’s-Widow Virginia Rail Common Gallinule Sandhill Crane American Oystercatcher Black-necked Stilt American Avocet Black-bellied Plover Semipalmated Plover Piping Plover Hudsonian Whimbrel UPLAND SANDPIPER Spotted Sandpiper Solitary Sandpiper Willet Short-billed Dowitcher Long-billed Dowitcher Ruddy Turnstone Red Knot Western Sandpiper White-rumped Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper GULL-BILLED TERN Black Tern Least Tern Common Tern SANDWICH TERN Caspian Tern Royal Tern Black Skimmer Common Loon Brown Pelican WOOD STORK Least Bittern Black-crowned Night Heron Yellow-crowned Night heron Little Blue Heron Tricolored Heron Western Cattle Egret Glossy Ibis White Ibis Red-headed Woodpecker Peregrine Falcon Eastern Warbling Vireo Cliff Swallow Brown-headed Nuthatch SEDGE WREN Saltmarsh Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Bobolink Louisiana Waterthrush Worm-eating Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Black and White Warbler Northern Parula Yellow-throated Warbler Summer Tanager
Hotline: Birdline Delaware Date: July 31, 2026 To Report: Andy Ednie 302-792-9591 (VOICE) Compiler: Andy Ednie (<ednieap...>) Coverage: Delaware, Delmarva Peninsula, nearby Delaware Valley, Southern New Jersey, Maryland
For Friday, July 31st this is Birdline Delaware from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science in Greenville. The Birdline is sponsored by the Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS). Statements made on the Birdline do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors. This is Andy Ednie, glad to be with you. The unofficial Delaware Annual List increased to 311 species this week.
Today, an UPLAND SANDPIER was seen at Dover Air Force Base rom the Air Mobility Command museum. This bird was seen in flight from the north side of the fence looking out to the tarmac. Remember, no photography is allowed in this area. If you park along Route 9 looking for this bird you will be questioned by the MP's.
LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH, WORM-EATING and BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER were photographed at Brandywine Creek State Park on Saturday. EASTERN WARBLING VIREO was reported at Carousel Farms County Park. The last BOBOLINK was found Saturday at Smith Mill Road in White Clay Creek State Park. None were seen on Thursday. BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER, NORTHERN PARULA and LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH plus SPOTTED and SOITARY SANDPIPER were seen at Creek Road in White Clay.
Big flocks of shorebirds including SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER and a high count of 32 STILT SANDPIPERS, were at Thousand Acre Marsh near Delaware City along with VIRGINIA RAIL, COMMON GALLINULE, LITTLE BLUE HERON, and SANDHILL CRANES. WESTERN CATTLE EGRET was seen at Cooks Farm off Frazer Road south of Glasgow.
The previously reported SEDGE WREN at the southeast corner of Raymond Pool in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge was last reported on Monday. Shorebirds reported at Bombay Hook included AMERICAN AVOCET, BLACK-NECKED STILT, BLACK-BELLIED and SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, HUDSONIAN WHIMBREL, SHORT and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER, plus WHITE-RUMPED, WESTERN, STILT, and PECTORAL SANDPIPER. ROYAL and LEAST TERN were found at the impoundments this week. Waterbirds reported included GREEN-WINGED TEAL, NORTHERN SHOVELER, SANDHILL CRANE, LEAST BITTERN, VIRGINIA RAIL, COMMON GALLINULE, TRICOLORED and LITTLE BLUE HERON, plus YELLOW-CROWNED and BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON. PEREGRINE FALCON was seen hunting shorebirds over Raymond Pool. WILD TURKEY and NORTHERN BOBWHITE were seen near the Visitor’s Center
A single BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING DUCK was seen in a retention pond off Saks Road near Lake Como in Smyrna. As many as 15 GULL-BILLED TERNS continues to be seen at the main tract in Little Creek Wildlife Area, along with BLACK SKIMMER, CASPIAN and ROYAL TERN. A nonbreeding male WHITE-THROATED SPARROW was seen at the Little Creek Tower this week. Lots of shorebirds continue at the Mahon impoundments including AMERICAN AVOCET, 95 BLACK-NECK STILTS, and 30 STILT SANDPIPERS. An immature BLACK TERN was seen at Port Mahon along with WHITE IBIS, WILLET, RUDDY TURNSTONE and SANDERLINGS.
RED KNOT, AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER, WHIMBREL. RUDDY TURNSTONE, WILLET and SANDERLING were seen at Mispillion Inlet from the Dupont Nature Center. SALTMARSH SPARROW and YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT were found at the Marvel Slat Marsh Preserve. There was a peak count of 210 WHITE IBIS seen from the Dike Trail in Prime Hook, along with BLACK-BELLED, BLACK SKIMMER, WHIMBREL WILLET, AND TURNSTONE. BLACK-NECKED STILT, WHITE and GLOSSY IBIS and SALTMARSH SPARROW were seen at Oyster Rocks Road in Prime Hook,
A WOOD STORK was photographed soaring over the Seaside Nature Center on Saturday, constituting the 6-state record of this species. The bird was seen flying off to the east but not reported at Cape May, where their WOOD STORK was last seen 10 days ago. It’s unclear if this is the same bird that was seen at Augustine Creek in New Castle Co in May but there have been reports of multiple wood storks as far north as Virginia. There have been WOOD STORKS reported as far north as New Haven, Connecticut this season. Maybe, this is another species moving north like WHITE IBIS.
A flock of 45 White Ibis were seen at Gordon’s Pond in Cape Henlopen State Park. A CLIFF SAWALLOW was picked out among the swallows there. Terns at Cape Henlopen State Park included LEAST, COMMON, CASPAIN, and ROYAL TERNS. AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER, PIPING PLOVER, and RUDDY TURNSTONE were seen at Cape Henlopen Point. BROWN-HEADED NUTHATCH was seen at the Seaside Nature Center. SURF SCOTER and BROWN PELICAN were seen at Herring Point. WILD TURKEY was seen at the athletic fields.
WHITE IBIS and BROWN-HEADED NUTHATCH was seen at Silver Lake in Rehoboth Beach. SANDWICH TERN was photographed on the pilings at the Quillen’s Point VFW Hall in Ocean View. BLACK SCOTER and YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON were reported from Quillen’s Point in the Indian River Bay. TRICOLORED HERON was seen at James Farm Eco-Preserve Preserve and COMMON LOON was seen on White’s Creek. RED-HEADED WOODPECKER and LEAST BITTERN were reported at the Assawoman Wildlife Area RED-HEADED WOODPECKED was also reported at Redden State Forest with WORM-EATING WARBLER and SUMMER TANAGER. LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH, PROTHONOTARY and YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER along with COMMON RAVEN were found at Trap Pond State Park. NORTHERN BOBWHITE was found near Greenwood. CHUCK-WILL’S-WIDOW was calling at Jimtown off Robinsonville Road near Lewes.
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Date: 7/24/26 4:48 pm From: Andrew Ednie <000006be14ba5998-dmarc-request...> Subject: [de-birds] RBA: Birdline Delaware, July 24th, 2026
RBA * Delaware * Statewide * July 24, 2026 * DEST 26.07.24
*Birds mentioned Black Scoter Common Merganser Northern Bobwhite Wild Turkey Ring-necked Pheasant CHUCKAR Common Nighthawk Virginia Rail Sora Common Gallinule Sandhill Crane American Oystercatcher Black-necked Stilt American Avocet Black-bellied Plover Semipalmated Plover Piping Plover Hudsonian Whimbrel HUDSONIAN GODWIT Spotted Sandpiper Solitary Sandpiper Greater Yellowlegs Willet Lesser Yellowlegs Short-billed Dowitcher Long-billed Dowitcher Ruddy Turnstone Western Sandpiper White-rumped Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper GULL-BILLED TERN Black Tern Least Tern Common Tern ROSEATE TERN Caspian Tern Royal Tern Black Skimmer Brown Pelican Least Bittern Black-crowned Night Heron Yellow-crowned Night heron Little Blue Heron Tricolored Heron Western Cattle Egret Glossy Ibis White Ibis Northern Harrier Barred Owl Red-headed Woodpecker Eastern Warbling Vireo Yellow-throated Vireo Bank Swallow Cliff Swallow Brown-headed Nuthatch SEDGE WREN Marsh Wren Saltmarsh Sparrow Bobolink Louisiana Waterthrush Prothonotary Warbler Black and White Warbler Northern Parula Dickcissel
Hotline: Birdline Delaware Date: July 24, 2026 To Report: Andy Ednie 302-792-9591 (VOICE) Compiler: Andy Ednie (<ednieap...>) Coverage: Delaware, Delmarva Peninsula, nearby Delaware Valley, Southern New Jersey, Maryland
For Friday, July 24th this is Birdline Delaware from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science in Greenville. The Birdline is sponsored by the Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS). Statements made on the Birdline do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors. This is Andy Ednie, glad to be with you. The unofficial Delaware Annual List remains at 310 species this week.
A SEDGE WREN was found at the southeast corner of Raymond Pool in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. The bird has been intermittently singing along the short grass tributary that drains the pool. There was also multiple MARSH WRENS in the area for comparison. An early HUDSONIAN GODWIT was reported at Raymond Pool on Sunday evening but has not been seen since. Other shorebirds reported at Bombay Hook included AMERICAN AVOCET, BLACK-NECKED STILT, BLACK-BELLIED and SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, SHORT and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER, GREATER and LESSER YELLOWLEGS, WILLET, plus SPOTTED, SOLITARY, WHITE-RUMPED, WESTERN, STILT, and PECTORAL SANDPIPER. BLACK and LEAST TERN were reported at Leatherbury Flats. GLOSSY IBIS were found along with SANDHILL CRANE, LEAST BITTERN, VIRGINIA RAIL, COMMON GALLINULE, LITTLE BLUE HERON, plus YELLOW-CROWNED and BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON. WILD TURKEY and NORTHERN BOBWHITE were seen near the Visitor’s Center. The first BOBLINKS were reported this week startin! g their fall migration and PROTHONOTARY WARBLER were reported at Finis Pool.
A CHUKAR was a surprising find in Brandywine Park in downtown Wilmington. That bird was photographed along the mill race under the Van Buren Street Bridge. The origins of the CHUKAR are currently not known, but this site is right across the creek from the Brandywine Zoo. There was a raft of 8 COMMON MERGANSERS (female with 7 nearly full-grown ducklings) on the Red Clay Creek at Auburn Valley State Park. A LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH and an early BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER were photographed at Brandywine Creek State Park. EASTERN WARBLING VIREO was reported at Bellevue State Park. A VEERY was reported in Carousel County Park. In Newark, YELLOW-THROATED VIREO was reported in the woods along Smith Mill Road in White Clay Creek State Park. NORTHERN PARULA and LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH was seen at Creek Road. BARRED OWL was reported off Paper Mill Road.
WHITE IBIS, LITTLE BLUE HERON, WESTERN CATTLE EGRET, and SANDHILL CRANES were observed at Thousand Acre Marsh near Delaware City along with SORA, VIRGINIA RAIL, and COMMON GALLINULE. The big flock of swallows at Thousand Acre included BANK and a single CLIFF SWALLOW. SPOTTED, SOLITARY, STILT and PECTORAL SANDPIPER were seen at the Port Penn impoundments of the Augustine Wildlife Area along with a RING-NECKED PHEASANT. The latter bird is considered an escape from the nearby hunt club. DICKCISSEL continues to be reported at Charles Price Park in Middletown.
GULL-BILLED TERN continues to be seen at the main tract in Little Creek Wildlife Area, along with BLACK SKIMMER, CASPIAN and ROYAL TERN. WHITE IBIS was reported at Little Creek also. RUDDY TURNSTONE and SANDERLINGS were seen at Port Mahon. A VIRGINIA RAIL was found at Big Stone Beach in the early morning hours.
GULL-BILLED and 3 breeding plumage BLACK TERNS were seen at the Petersfield Ditch at Broadkill Marsh in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge along with BLACK SKIMMER, ROYAL and LEAST TERN. Birders looking for the Petersfield Ditch can park at the concreate bridge along the Broadkill Beach Road and walk past the gate along the gravel roadway. WHITE IBIS and TRICOLORED HERON were seen from the Dike Trail in Prime Hook, along with BLACK-BELLED and SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS. BLACK-NECKED STILT, WHITE and GLOSSY IBIS and SALTMARSH SPARROW were seen at Oyster Rocks Road in Prime Hook,
Terns at Cape Henlopen State Park included ROSEATE, SANDWICH, and GULL-BILLED TERN along with LEAST, COMMON, CASPAIN, and ROYAL TERNS. AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER, PIPING PLOVER, HUDSONIAN WHIMBREL, and RUDDY TURNSTONE were seen at Cape Henlopen Point. BROWN-HEADED NUTHATCH was seen at the Seaside Nature Center. BLACK SCOTER and BROWN PELICAN were seen at Herring Point. WILD TURKEY with young was seen at the athletic fields. COMMON NIGHTHAWK was seen at Ft. Miles. There was a YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON at Canary Creek on the north side of Lewes off Pilottown Road. A WILSON’S STORM-PETREL was seen from the Cape May – Lewes Ferry.
AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS were seen in Dewey Beach. LEAST BITTERN and NORTHERN HARRIER were reported from the observation tower in Assawoman Wildlife Area. TRICOLORED HERON and RED-HEADED WOODPECKER were reported at the Angola Neck Preserve. YELLOW-THROATED VIREO and LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH were found at the Jester Tract in Redden State Forest.
Thanks to all the people that make the Birdline possible, including Greg Darone, Andrew Markel, Jim Closs, Brian Moyer, Mary Ann Levan, Andy Shiley, Chris Rimmer, David Thomas, Ed Patten, Sam VanHorne, Kevin Bronson, Frank Rohrbacher, Judith Picciotto, John Carter, Phil Misseldine, Rod Murray, Chris Rankin, Carolyn Holland, Sue Gruver, Rob Blye, Richard Julian, Alice Mohrman, Greg Gough, Chris and Karen Bennett, Will Krohn, Frank Rohrbacher, Jim and Amy White, Kim Stieninger, David Brown, John and Andy Dunn, Wendy Cesario, Joe Francis, Bruce Peterjohn, and Joe Swertinski. Special thanks to Joe Tricarico for list distribution to DOS members. Birdline needs your sightings. Please call your reports into 302-463-0113 or email <ednieap...> Until next week, this is Andy Ednie wishing you good birding!
