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Environmental Conservation Organization. We assist the Prime Hook NWR staff in many areas, such as public awareness, education, and maintenance. 11978 Turkle Pond Road, Milton, DE, United States, Delaware friendsofprimehook.com
Do More 24 fundraising campaign poster March 6 6PM to March 7 6PM
Only 6 more days until the start of Delaware's 24 hours of giving. Mark your calendars for March 6 at 6PM. Help the Friends support Prime Hook NWR. Giving link: bit.ly/4h1d9n0
28.02.2025 15:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
For those of you new to the region, Fowler Beach in Prime Hook NWR has ideal nesting conditions for Piping Plovers (a threatened species) and American Oystercatchers (of special concern). Red Knots (near threatened) stop to feed here on their way to the arctic. The beach reopens on October 1.
24.02.2025 21:16 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Adult bald eagle in flight
Juvenile bald eagle in flight
Small flock of snow geese overhead
When you're out and about at the refuge, don't forget to look up.
23.02.2025 20:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We're having a clearance sale at our Hooked on Nature store in the contact center. All clearance items $5 and $10. All adult short-sleeve Ts $20.
Store hours: M-F 9-4, Sa-Su 11-3:30
Head over to the website for more photos and details.
www.friendsofprimehook.com/winter-2025-...
Due to continued rain, the Sunset/Full Moon Rise Nature Walk scheduled for 5 pm tonight has been cancelled. See you for March's full moon!
12.02.2025 19:44 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Owl in hole in tree
Happy Superb Owl Sunday! Let's get this party started. Share your favorite Superb Owl photos in the comments.
09.02.2025 12:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join Julie W. at 5pm in the refuge parking lot for a 1 mile roundtrip Sunset/Full Snow Moon Nature Walk on the Dike Trail. We'll be observing nocturnal wildlife. Sun sets at 5:35pm; full snow moon rises at 5:50pm. Rain/snow cancels the event. Photos from April 2024 Sunset/Full Pink Moon walk.
08.02.2025 21:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
greater yellowlegs wading bird with long bill and yellow legs
seagull with crab in mouth
red-winged black bird vocalizing with beak open and neck enlarged
small songbird sitting on a branch of a bush
Head to Prime Hook NWR now and be greeted by increased activity and sound. Greater Yellowlegs fishing; Ring-necked Gull eating a crab; Red-winged Blackbird vocalizing (note the expanded throat); Tufted Titmouse in the early morning light.
08.02.2025 00:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sunrise is such a beautiful time at the refuge. Do you know what else is a wonder to behold? Our Winter 2024 newsletter! drive.google.com/file/d/1LlGt...
05.02.2025 01:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
small shore birds having lunch on the sand bar
SUNDAY 2/16 3:30pm WALK ABOUT AND DISCOVER PRIME HOOK NWR: Join April W. for a moderate walk of up to 2-1/2 miles and discover the trails in Prime Hook. There will be exit points for those participants who don’t wish to walk the whole distance. Meet at Refuge visitor center.
02.02.2025 14:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
great blue heron standing on the ice
SATURDAY 2/15 10am-1pm: Look on either the Boardwalk or Dike Trails for John Knapp, who will be there to help you with the Three I’s: bird identification, refuge information, instruction, and more.
02.02.2025 14:28 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
northern flicker woodpecker hanging around on a dead tree
SUNSET/FULL MOON NATURE WALK: Join Julie W. at 5pm in the refuge side parking lot. We'll be walking the Dike Trail observing & listening to nocturnal wildlife. Sun sets at 5:35pm; full snow moon rises at 5:50pm. Rain/snow cancels this event but we'll still take the walk if skies are overcast
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