Birding at Bombay Hook

Visitors from across the country and around the world come to see the birds of Bombay Hook NWR. The refuge is recognized as an Important Birding Area by the American Bird Conservancy.

Bombay Hook is situated in the middle of the Atlantic Flyway, a major bird migration route, making it an important stopover for spring and fall migrants. 278 species of birds have been recorded at the refuge; of those, 103 of those species nest here.

Bombay Hook is well known for its wintering flocks of Greater Snow Geese. The geese arrive in October and depart for the Arctic in February and March. Seasonal counts exceeding 200,000 have been recorded.

Now, you can keep up with Bombay Hook bird sightings on your computer with the eBird Trail Tracker javascript applet (see it at right), which lists sightings entered into the refuge's eBird Trail Tracker in the past week. Be sure to enter your sightings whenever you bird here.

Resources for Birders at Bombay Hook NWR

Recent Postings to Delaware Birds Read the most recent postings to the Delaware Birds mailing list. Includes Delaware RBA and Bombay Hook bird sightings.
Subscribe to DE Birds Mailing List Learn all about the Delaware Birds mailing list and how to subscribe.
Weather Get the complete weather forecast for Smyrna, Delaware.
Sunrise and sunset Get sunrise and sunset times from the U. S. Naval Observatory.
Tide Tables Get high and low tide information. Select Leipsic, Leipsic River as the location.
Visitor Information page Learn about refuge hours, entrance fees, facilities and contact information. Get driving directions and area maps. Download refuge bird list, auto tour brochure, and public tour route map.
Bird sighting list Located in the hallway entrance to the public restrooms. Check bird sightings posted by refuge visitors.
Visitor Center Stop in to pick up a bird list, public tour route map, or auto tour brochure. Discuss bird sightings with refuge staff or volunteer. Check the latest bird sightings with the eBird Trail Tracker.