Judy M.
10/4/2025
Always something to see - summer has lots of flies so beware. Each season is different. The 12 mile drive is great. Go slow and look around and maybe go around again.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
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2591 Whitehall Neck Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, located in Smyrna, Delaware, is a vital sanctuary protecting one of the largest remaining tidal salt marshes in the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1937, the refuge serves as a crucial breeding ground and refuge for migrating birds and other wildlife, contributing significantly to the conservation efforts along the Atlantic Flyway.
Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bombay Hook offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of marshes, freshwater wetlands, and upland habitats. Recognized as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, the refuge is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the diverse ecosystems that support a wide array of bird species and wildlife.
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Nichole M.
3/27/2024
WOW what an active NWR tonight. This location has tidal salt marsh, birding destination with trails, observation towers & a 12-mile wildlife auto drive. We unfortunately arrived after the visitor...
John K.
5/24/2025
Highly recommended! Gets you into the marshlands. Saw egrets, herons and swans .Maybe Red Knots , definitely ducks.
Sarah F.
10/10/2024
I'm big into birding so this has always been a bucket list spot. The driving tour is great! I ended up just getting a year membership and going two days in a row, I saw so much wildlife. The...
James M.
2/22/2023
New Visitor center being built which will only make this already great Refuge even better. A very nice 12 plus mile wildlife drive with plenty of pull-outs with open viewing spaces. Plenty of...
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