Many Delawareans have seen the signs for Bombay Hook on the side of the road when they’re heading down to the beach. If you’ve never stopped to drive through, take a look at what you’re missing!

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a gorgeous oasis on the Delaware Bay, and it attracts birders and nature lovers all year long.
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Come spend a day driving through Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge! Along the auto-tour route, you'll get to take short walks on boardwalk trails that bring you to beautiful spotting spaces.
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The marsh refuge is a noteworthy spot along the International Flyway - meaning it draws in thousands of birds and hundreds of species from all over the world.
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Take a walk or follow the auto-tour and keep your eyes peeled! You'll see everything from common birds like goldfinches...
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... to endangered and rare birds like Peregrine Falcons...
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and Ospreys, who come to nest in this protected area.
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Bring your binoculars and see how many different species you can spot! Purple Martins, like the one pictured here, are always fun to watch.
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You're likely to learn a bit while you travel through the refuge Did you know that this beautiful Blue Grosbeak is part of the Cardinal family?
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Frequently, the huge flocks of shorebirds and migratory birds settle in one spot. Look out for them and you might see them all take off at once!
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When thousands of birds take up to the air, it's a sight you'll never forget.
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How good is your vision? Bring binoculars or a spotting scope to more easily see birds like this hidden Eastern Towhee.
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Of course, you'll find more than just feathered friends here at Bombay Hook! Foxes, turtles, snakes, and other critters call this protected space home, too.
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Learn more about Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge by visiting their website, right here.

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Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977, USA