Winter BirdINNg: Meeting Locations & Tips (Jan)
MEETING LOCATIONS
Thursday, January 25
- Birding the Harriet Tubman Byway: small roadside pull-off at the Brodess Farm Site, located near 2881 Greenbrier Road, Bucktown, MD 21613. GPS Coordinates: 38.459031,-76.048522
Friday, January 26
- Birds of Bombay Hook NWR: Bombay Hook NWR Visitor Center, 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna, DE 19977-2912. GPS coordinates: 39.259514, -75.473799
- Bays, Ponds & Beaches: Tower Road, Silver Lake & Gordon’s Pond: bayside beach parking area on Tower Road, just south of Dewey Beach, DE. GPS coordinates: 38.674928, -75.073242
- Scoters & Seals Lewes Boat Tour: Fisherman’s Wharf 107 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958. GPS Coordinates: 38.776829, -75.137510
Saturday, January 27
- Cape Henlopen State Park: Seaside Nature Center at Cape Henlopen State Park. GPS coordinates: 38.784045, -75.098197
- Birds of Prime Hook NWR: Prime Hook NWR Visitor Center, 11978 Turkle Pond Rd, Milton, DE 19968. GPS coordinates: 38.830404, -75.248497
- Scoters & Seals Lewes Boat Tour: Fisherman’s Wharf 107 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958. GPS Coordinates: 38.776829, -75.137510
- Tally Rally: location to be determined
Sunday, January 28
- Indian River Inlet & Burton Island: South jetty of the Indian River Inlet, DE, near Big Chill Beach Club, 27099 Coastal Hwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. GPS coordinates: 38.607106, -75.062124
- Newport Farms Winter Wonderland: Cul-de-sac at eastern end of Hayes Landing Road. GPS coordinates: 38.276200, -75.200491)
Google Map of all meeting locations
Click on the Google map for specific meeting locations for all field trips, tally rallies and Dogfish Head establishments!
Some common sense approaches to make your winter birding trips more enjoyable:
- Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for winter weather near the ocean! Boots are preferred on trips that include hiking.
- Carry sunscreen, sunglasses and/or a hat to protect yourself from the sun. You can still get sunburn in the winter.
- Bring rain gear as all events are rain or shine.
- Try to arrive a little before the scheduled trip departs.
- Boat trips usually fill earlier than other trips; please make your reservations early.
- For boat trips: If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to consider Dramamine or Bonine (both are sold over-the-counter), or whatever natural preventative you prefer. Please don’t wait until you’re on the boat to take your medication. Follow the instructions to make sure you have a great experience birding on the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
- Most trips are not appropriate for young children. Please use your discretion when registering.
- Be courteous to your fellow birders. Speak quietly and turn off cell phones during trips.
- There are restroom facilities on most trips, but there may not be restrooms available at all stops. Please use the facilities when they are available to you!
Please note:
- No cancellations are accepted after January 15, 2024. For a further explanation of our refund policy, please click here.
- Trips will go rain or shine, unless torrential rains prevent us from viewing wildlife.
- If the trip is canceled due to dangerous conditions, we will notify you via email. Please note that the email will be sent to all participants BCC, so you may need to check your email spam folder. A full refund will be provided within 15 days.