Birding spots, seasonal wildlife spectacles, and where to see them in Sussex County, Delaware
Every late spring, horseshoe crabs spawn on Delaware Bay beaches by the thousands, and migrating shorebirds arrive to feed on the eggs. Here is when to watch, which beaches are in Sussex County, and how to view it without harming the animals.
Each winter, snow geese gather on the marshes at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge near Milton. Here is the viewing window, the best spots inside the refuge, the time of day and what else shares the water, all from USFWS.
Sussex County sits on the Atlantic Flyway, and the birding changes completely from one season to the next. This sourced overview maps the best spots, what shows up when, from snow geese in winter to red knots in late spring, and links to the deep dives.