Friends of Prime Hook NWR 
Friends of Prime Hook NWR
11978 Turkle Pond Road
Milton, DE 19968
ph: 302-684-8419
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The Friends of Prime Hook is a volunteer organization whose primary purpose is to assist the Refuge staff in many areas, such as public awareness, education and maintenance.
Some specific activities we undertake include:
- Operating the Friends Store
- Leading birding field trips
- Maintaining trails, bird houses and bird feeders
- Promoting the Refuge at public events
- Conducting an annual nature photo contest
- Maintaining the gardens around the Refuge
The Friends of Prime Hook is a 501c3 organization. For information about becoming a member, see Contact Us.
Turkeys are common at Prime Hook, but are often very secretive around Thanksgiving time.
Great Horned Owls are common at Prime Hook
Screech Owls are relatively common at Prime Hook, but difficult to view this well.
Ed Norman is shown with his "Best in Show" winning photograph entitled "Peregrine on the Attack."
PRIME HOOK WILDLIFE REFUGE ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST
Ed Norman won Best in Show for his oncoming peregrine falcon, which is entitled "Peregrine on the Attack." Judges praised the photo for its' razor sharp detail, focus and impact.
Although Norman continued to distinguish himself with his photography, he had competition from a number of other excellent entries. Julie Memmolo was a multiple award winner this year, including first place in the native birds category with "Hanging with Mr. Cooper."
Earl Blansfield also won multiple awards this year, including first place in the native wildlife category.
The annual contest showcases much of the finest nature photography on the Delmarva Peninsula and attracts multiple entries in seven different categories.
The contest is open to all photographers, including separate categories for students. There are several categories with many chances to win awards for photographers of all ages and abilities. Categories include the Beauty of Prime Hook, Native Flowers and Plants, Native Birds, Native Wildlife, Delmarva Scenery, Senior Student and Junior Student.
About Prime Hook NWR
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is one over over 500 National Wildlife Refuges in the continental US. Activities, such as lecture programs, bird walks, educational activities, etc. are published on the
Refuge web site.
Prime Hook comprises over 10,000 acres of salt marsh, freshwater marsh, ponds and impoundments, wooded swamps and uplands. There are approximately 5 miles of trails on Prime Hook.
Over 300 species of birds have been observed on Prime Hook. Winter waterfowl numbers are often among the highest along the east coast.
Mammals observed include White-tailed Deer, River Otter, Beaver, Red Fox and the endanged Delmarva Fox Squirrel.
There are also many native plants at Prime Hook, some rare, and many very colorful. And lets us not forget the insects, from ticks and chiigars, to magnificent Monarch Butterflies.
Friends of Prime Hook NWR
11978 Turkle Pond Road
Milton, DE 19968
ph: 302-684-8419
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