Delaware Bay transforms into a vital rest stop each spring as thousands of migrating shorebirds make their epic journey from South American wintering areas to Arctic nesting sites.
Multiple species of these long-distance travelers depend on the bay’s resources to refuel during their demanding trek northward. The birds consume horseshoe crab eggs along the shoreline, providing them with essential energy needed to complete their migration to breeding territories.
This remarkable natural event creates an impressive wildlife display that draws attention from researchers and nature enthusiasts alike. The DNREC Delaware Shorebird Project actively monitors this annual migration pattern, keeping close tabs on the feeding activity and bird populations during their Delaware Bay stopover.
