Jun 3, 2026
Fort Milesi
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Delaware
Marshes, coastlines, bays, and migrating birds
Delaware's nature is shaped by bay habitats, tidal marshes, beaches, and flat coastal landscapes, making it especially appealing for birdlife, shoreline walks, and seasonal wildlife watching.
Sightings
338
Places
77
Species
170
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Delaware
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Delaware.
Jun 3, 2026
Fort Milesi
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(c) inbetweenbays, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 3, 2026
Fort Milesi
Photo attribution
(c) inbetweenbays, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 3, 2026
Mt. Cuba Centeri
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(c) Chip, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 2, 2026
Fort Milesi
Photo attribution
(c) inbetweenbays, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 2, 2026
Fort Milesi
Photo attribution
(c) inbetweenbays, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Delaware.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Delaware's guide into an actual day out.
Park68 sightings12 species
Delaware, US
Brandywine Creek State Park
You might spot Virginia Bluebells, American Toad, and Bloodroot.
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Park48 sightings50 species
Delaware, US
Mt. Cuba Center
You might spot American Toad, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and Red Fox.
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Park35 sightings50 species
Delaware, US
Blackbird State Forest
You might spot Northern Cricket Frog, Fan Clubmoss, and Fowler's Toad.
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Zoo30 sightings14 species
Delaware, US
Brandywine Zoo
You might spot Red Panda, Andean Condor, and Crowned Sifaka.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Delaware, US
Fort Miles
You might spot Atlantic Horseshoe Crab and Atlantic Ghost Crab.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Delaware, US
Liston Range Rear Light
You might spot Bald Eagle, Little Blue Heron, and Green Treefrog.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Delaware
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Delaware.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Delaware
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Delaware.
Birds
Birding in Delaware
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Delaware.
93 Sightings49 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Delaware
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Delaware.
58 Sightings44 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Delaware
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Delaware feel richer.
78 Sightings45 Species
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