Seasons of Wildlife
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a breathtaking natural resource and remains one of Delaware’s hidden treasures for wildlife. Often unnoticed, the refuge is home to thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds, songbirds, plants, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and a diverse array of habitats. The refuge is open year round for hiking, photography, and nature observations. Opportunities and experiences are endless. This calendar, highlighting many of the changes the natural community goes through at Prime Hook, will help guide your visit during any season.Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a breathtaking natural resource and remains one of Delaware’s hidden treasures for wildlife. Often unnoticed, the refuge is home to thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds, songbirds, plants, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and a diverse array of habitats. The refuge is open year round for hiking, photography, and nature observations. Opportunities and experiences are endless. This calendar, highlighting many of the changes the natural community goes through at Prime Hook, will help guide your visit during any season.
Featured Species
The refuge was created to safeguard and enhance the pristine wildlife habitat of coastal Delaware, to protect threatened and endangered species, and to provide feeding, nesting, and roosting areas for migratory birds. Today, the refuge provides important habitat to over 245 species of birds.
