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Review & FAQ:
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What makes Delaware Bay an important stop for migrating shorebirds?
- On a journey that begins near the tip of South America and ends far north in the Arctic, Delaware Bay is one of the few key stops on this 10,000-mile migration for migrating shorebirds.
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Why do shorebirds stop at Delaware Bay?
- Arriving at Delaware Bay thin and exhausted, a seemingly endless number of shorebirds stop here to feast until they are full, oftentimes for ten days straight, on the spawning horseshoe crabs that are native to these Delaware beaches.
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How do horseshoe crabs help the migrating shorebirds?
- Without this special meal, these birds would not be able to make it to their Arctic breeding grounds to continue their circle of life.
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When is the best time to see migrating shorebirds at Delaware Bay?
- Visitors to Delaware Bay can view this spectacle during the months of May and June every year.
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