Sunday, Oct. 11

Red-shouldered Hawk and Palm Warbler, photos courtesy of Dr. Frode Jacobsen.

Registration is open! All reservations will be confirmed via email. No cancellations after Oct. 1, 2026. Trips are subject to weather cancellations.

MORNING FIELD TRIP

Indian River Inlet & Burton Island (DRIVING/HIKING) 
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $30/person
Guides: Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon
Meeting Location: South Side of the Indian River Inlet, DE, meet near Big Chill Beach Club, 27099 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. GPS coordinates: 38.606742, -75.061808

Please note: Cost does not include entry fee for Delaware Seashore State Park. Access is granted with a Delaware State Parks Annual Pass, or with a day-use fee of $5/vehicle with DE tags or $10/vehicle with out-of-state tags. For more information, please visit Delaware State Parks Passes, Tags & Fees.

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The Delaware seashore between Indian River Inlet and Dewey Beach offers some of Delaware’s best coastal birding. Indian River Inlet provides habitat for shorebirds on the jetties and beaches. Seabirds can be found migrating off the coast. Your guides will lead you from the inlet to the Indian River Marina and Burton Island to search for migrant songbirds. Birding stops at Savages Ditch and Towers Bayside may be included after the marina.

Blue-winged Teal, photo courtesy of Dr. Frode Jacobsen.

Please note:

  • No cancellations are accepted after Oct. 1, 2026. For an explanation of our refund policy, please click here.
  • Food and drink are not included in the cost for trips and tally rallies.
  • Trips will go rain or shine, unless conditions are predicted to be dangerous.
  • If the trip is canceled due to dangerous conditions, you will be notified via email and a full refund will be provided.