| Address: | 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977, USA |
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| Postal code: | 19977 |
| Phone: | (302) 653-9345 |
| Website: | http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ |
| Monday: | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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| Tuesday: | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
If you love watching birds, this is the place to go! So many herons, egrets, geese and lots of Eagles! It was amazing to sit and watch them all.
This place is absolutely gorgeous and so easy to get to. I just recently discovered it after searching for other natural areas to explore in Delaware and I'm going back as soon as I possibly can. What the park maps and sites don't tell you is there are tons of smaller towers all throughout the refuge, I'm assuming for bird watching, that offer "off-the-beaten-path" breathtaking views of their own, but the main towers are truly second to none. I spent about 4 hours at the park and that's a long time to spend on a several mile drive track with few and very short trails. It's a lot to take in and you'll be spending your time looking at the same sights and pieces of nature tens of minutes at a time. It's a beautiful place! Check it out if you ever have the time!
I didn't know what to expect as this was my first visit. There is a couple of walking trails which we did not take as there were signs warning us of ticks. We were not dressed appropriately for that. There is a fairly long driving trails that go around marshy areas. There we found many aquatic bird species. You could stop at anytime and observe and take pictures. The ranger lent us a pair of binoculars when we payed the $4 dollar entry fee. All in all it was a fun experience. They also offer guided tour excursions.
Bombay Hook has both an auto route and walking paths to observe rare and common migratory birds on the Atlantic Flyway. The visitor center near the entrance often has programs, so check the website or stop in to see what is going on. They also have binoculars and bird guides for you to check out if you don't have your own (or forgot them). Pack snacks or lunch to enjoy, since there are no concessions on the refuge.
We stopped here the end of July after a rainy period and found the roads to be in excellent condition. There are many different habitats within the refuge providing a great opportunity to see birds of different types. I found it particularly interesting that there was a children's learning area at the visitor center that I have not seen else where.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge . 2591 Whitehall Neck Road . Smyrna, DE 19977 . 302-653-9345 . www.fws.gov/refuge/bombay_hook. Calendar of Events - 2018
302-653-9345 Stretching eight miles along Delaware Bay and covering 16,251 acres, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for wildlife. Four-fifths of the refuge is tidal salt marsh with a mix of cordgrass meadows, mud flats, tidal pools, rivers, creeks, and tidal streams.
7 miles SE of Smyrna (302) 653-9345 Managed by: United States Fish & Wildlife Service Unquestionably Delaware's single best-known birding site, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge justifies its fame with exceptional bird and wildlife viewing throughout the year.
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Phone: (302) 653-9345 Email: tina_watson@fws.gov Visit Website Visit Website. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to watch and photograph nature, especially the 278 species of migrating birds that feed and breed in the refuge.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Description: Since 1937, Bombay Hook has hosted hundreds of thousands of migrating ducks, geese, shorebirds, and neotropical songbirds, all following old traditions of natural history, the spring and fall migrations.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge 2591 Whitehall Neck Road Smyrna, DE 19977 Office: 302/653 9345