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Birding at Bombay Hook in the Delaware Bay

Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

October 28, 2010

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There is nothing as beautiful as huge flocks of white snow geese in flight! Bombay Hook is a National Wildlife Refuge that supports the largest concentration of wintering snow geese in the continental U.S. We will also see a variety of wintering waterfowl and possibly bald eagles, which are known to nest at the Refuge. Bombay Hook is located on the Delaware Bay near Smyrna, Delaware. Its nearly 16,000 acres are made up of a mosaic of habitat types that attract a wide variety of birds. Large areas of pristine tidal salt marsh, freshwater impoundments, croplands, and woodlands are managed to attract a variety of geese, ducks, shore birds, wading birds and songbirds. Ruth will supply field guides and a spotting scope. Bring binoculars, lunch and something to drink and dress for the weather. We will meet at the Arboretum and travel by small bus. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk.