Birding and Bird Watching Across the Mid-Atlantic Region

(U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region, October 29, 2013) From snow geese to Eastern Bluebirds to migrating hawks and more, the Mid-Atlantic Region provides numerous bird watching opportunities for both the novice and experienced "birder" alike.  Wetlands, wildlife refuges and management areas, preserves and reserves, wildlife driving trails and botanical gardens are just a sampling of the wide variety of bird habitats that dot the East Coast Region. (For more information, please contact the state tourism office or the CVB listed.)

Delaware

Delaware's best-known birding site, the 15.978 acre Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, is famous for its exceptional bird viewing throughout the year. From a wide variety of water birds to shore birds to bald eagles and a snow goose "spectacle"  which takes place from late October to midwinter. Kent County & Greater Dover Delaware Convention and Visitors Bureau, , visitdover.com

American Birding Association is going to move its North American Headquarters to Delaware City. A ferry already transports visitors between Delaware City and Pea Patch Island where visitors can tour a fort where Confederate soldiers were imprisoned and see one of the largest heron rookeries on the East Coast. Greater Wilmington Convention &Visitors Bureau,  VisitWilmington.com