A swamp and brook combination which offers fast access from the road.

Birding

FEATURED BIRDS: Osprey, Hermit Thrush, Blue-headed Vireo, Black-throated Green Warbler, Lincoln’s Sparrow, Winter Wren, Chimney Swift, Swainson’s Thrush, Blackburnian Warbler, Belted Kingfisher, Swamp Sparrow, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Dark-eyed Junco, Brown Creeper, Nashville Warbler, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Common Raven, Blackpoll Warbler, Gray Jay, Ruby-crowned Kinglet. SEASON: Spring insect hatches will bring out the warblers, also excellent during migrations. LOCATION: North and west of Wilmington, along Forestdale Road. LAND OWNERSHIP: state land.

For access, see fishing Hearn Swamp and Middle Kilns Brook.

Find out more

See our blog post, Playing in the swamps.