{"id":3837,"date":"2019-01-03T01:01:02","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T01:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whsrn.org\/?page_id=3837"},"modified":"2019-03-22T19:41:30","modified_gmt":"2019-03-22T19:41:30","slug":"when-and-where-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/whsrn.org\/es\/delaware-bay\/when-and-where-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"When and Where to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"[mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/whsrn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/delawarebay_header-1.jpg” bg_image_portrait=”https:\/\/whsrn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/delaware-bay-header.jpg” bg_color=”#5e5e5e” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” video_color_mask=”#cccccc” video_opacity=”.4″ min_height=”325″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”120″][mk_padding_divider size=”30″ visibility=”visible-sm”][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h1″ color=”#ffffff” size=”75″ force_font_size=”true” size_phone=”42″ font_weight=”900″ font_family=”Roboto+Condensed” font_type=”google” align=”center”]\n

Delaware Bay
\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#f2f2f2″ padding_top=”25″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1534796504266{padding-right: 35px !important;}”][mk_fancy_title color=”#53565a” size=”38″ force_font_size=”true” size_phone=”36″ line_height=”120″ font_weight=”300″ txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]\n

When and Where to Visit<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section section_layout=”right” padding_top=”25″ padding_bottom=”0″ margin_bottom=”30″ sidebar=”sidebar-21″][vc_column border_color=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1542639941640{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 4px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-left-color: #ffffff !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-color: #ffffff !important;border-bottom-color: #ffffff !important;}”][mk_fancy_title color=”#005695″ size=”38″ force_font_size=”true” size_phone=”36″ font_weight=”300″ txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto+Slab” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]Ready for your visit to the Bayshore?[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1546477356775{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Here are a few helpful tips. But remember, there are no guarantees with wildlife.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”https:\/\/whsrn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/jkam_dunl-rekn-rutu-sand_delbay_05252009_flight.jpg” image_size=”full”][mk_padding_divider size=”15″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ color=”#53565a” size=”18″ line_height=”120″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ margin_top=”15″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]\n

Peak Horseshoe Crab Spawning<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1546477411933{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Timing is key for viewing horseshoe crab spawning. Horseshoe crabs spawn on the high tides, try to arrive within an hour of high tide. They will spawn night and day, EVERYDAY in May and June, and even a little later into summer. But, the very best time to see horseshoe crabs spawning is on the high tides of the full and new moons, when the tides are at their highest.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”15″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ color=”#53565a” size=”18″ line_height=”120″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ margin_top=”15″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]\n

Peak Shorebird Viewing<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547411078517{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Shorebirds are in the Delaware Bay region year-round, found in many wetland habitats including beaches, salt marshes, and ponds. However, the peak period for the Arctic-bound migrating shorebirds who are gorging on horseshoe crab eggs is May 12-30, sunrise to sunset. Some birds will begin arriving as early as May 7th and leaving as late as June 7th. In most cases, ideal viewing is a high to falling tide, though some beaches are best at mid-low tide. Check the map for details.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”15″][vc_cta h2=”PEAK TIMES TO VISIT” h2_font_container=”font_size:16px|color:%23669abf|line_height:120%25″ h2_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” txt_align=”center” shape=”round” style=”custom” el_width=”md” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” custom_background=”#ccddea” custom_text=”#3d4045″]\n

Horseshoe crab Spawning:
\n<\/strong>Mid-May-Mid-June, High Tides, Full and New Moons<\/p>\n

Arctic-bound Migrating Shorebirds:
\n<\/strong>May 12-30, Sunrise to Sunset.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][mk_padding_divider size=”15″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ color=”#53565a” size=”18″ line_height=”120″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ margin_top=”15″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]\n

Key Viewing Locations<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZkJTJGZW1iZWQlM0ZtaWQlM0QxZHdic2xyd1QxUlhBd3NCT2tNRjBRNHV5LXR3JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI2NDAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0ODAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0UlMjA=”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1546477617844{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Beyond these beaches there are many other Delaware Bay beaches that have phenomenal spawning events and the frenzy of feeding shorebirds. Be sure to explore and share your experiences.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”15″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ color=”#53565a” size=”18″ line_height=”120″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ margin_top=”15″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]\n

Shhh! Do not disturb the birds<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1553283333134{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In May, when the large flocks of migratory shorebirds are resting and refueling on their way to the Arctic it is important to give them every minute to feed. If you encounter large flocks of shorebirds, let them move in their own time before you enter the area.<\/p>\n

In New Jersey, many beaches are closed to allow birds maximum feeding time. There is still plenty of viewing opportunities and many beaches will have Stewards posted to help answer questions. Click here for a full list of\u00a0closed beaches<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/whsrn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shhh_donotdisturb-1-300×300.jpg” image_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=”25″][mk_fancy_title color=”#005695″ size=”38″ force_font_size=”true” size_phone=”36″ line_height=”80″ font_weight=”300″ txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto+Slab” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]\n

Things to Know:<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_custom_list style=”mk-icon-angle-double-right”]\n