Goal is to protect shorebirds during season vital to their existence.
Portions of Fowler Beach will be closed for the spring 2024 shorebird beach-nesting and migration season.
This area of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge includes the bay beach, dunes and back-barrier portions. The closure benefits the federally and state protected beach-nesting and migratory shorebirds, including red knot, piping plover, oystercatcher, least tern and other species.
When visiting Prime Hook NWR during beach-nesting bird season, please remember to obey all posted signs and barriers.
• Dog walking is prohibited
• These areas are subject to change and/or modification at any time
• The beach nesting habitat will re-open on October 1st for full visitor use
For more information, please call (302) 684-8419 or visit Prime Hook’s website: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Prime_Hook/. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is located just off Route 16 near Broadkill Beach at 11978 Turkle Pond Road, Milton, DE.
Learn more about the Wildlife Refuge on our website page.
