John K.
5/26/2025
Lesser known wild life refuge that's worth a visit. It's marsh land and there's an old cemetery there. I saw an egret or two and a small rabbit. Worth your while if in the area.
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
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11978 Turkle Pond Rd
Milton, DE 19968
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1937, protects one of the largest remaining expanses of tidal salt marsh in the mid-Atlantic region, serving as a crucial link in the chain of refuges from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. This refuge is not only vital for migratory bird conservation but is also designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and recognized as a Globally Important Bird Area.
With its diverse habitats, including marshes, freshwater wetlands, and upland areas, Bombay Hook is a prominent destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The refuge's management practices aim to conserve and enhance wildlife populations and their habitats, providing recreational opportunities while minimizing human disturbance in designated research natural areas.
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Nichole M.
3/28/2024
Delaware is now officially completed with stamp #89 In the book. This location did not have an auto tour and the weather has not been the best for exploring so we did not get out and about on the...
James M.
2/22/2023
Nice little visitor center with friendly staff, plenty of parking. Got a great deal on an illustrated bird book that was on sale in the gift shop. Nice trails and boardwalk, we did a trail along...
Sahar R.
6/16/2015
I got invited out here by a friend to watch the horseshoe crab spawning. Each year, horseshoe crabs come ashore by the thousands to spawn on the sandy beaches of the bays around Prime Hook around...
Patricia A.
5/3/2021
This is a beautiful, quiet spot. However, do NOT kayak here - My husband and I went to take what was described as a three mile paddle through a gently moving channel. It was lovely for about...
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