Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge protects one of the largest remaining expanses of tidal salt marsh in the mid-Atlantic region. Located along the coast of Delaware, the refuge is mostly marsh, but also includes freshwater impoundments and upland habitats that are managed for other wildlife. It was established in 1937 as a link in the chain of refuges extending from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, and is primarily a refuge and breeding ground for migrating birds and other wildlife. Its value and importance for migratory bird protection and conservation has increased through the years, primarily due to the management of the refuge and the loss of high quality habitat along the Atlantic Flyway. Bombay Hook is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, and portions are also designated a research natural area. A nationally recognized birding spot attracting birders from across the country, it is designated a Globally Important Bird Area, and it sits within the New England/Mid Atlantic Coast Bird Conservation Region.