Friends In the News
From memorable events to inspiring speakers, this page highlights what we’ve been up to—along with insights and resources we’re glad to share.
Ospreys, The Iconic Birds
of the Inland Bays
On May 22, the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park welcomed Delaware Master Naturalist Jodi McLaughlin to the Biden Environmental Training Center for an engaging presentation, Ospreys: The Iconic Birds of the Inland Bays.
Attendees enjoyed an inspiring look into the lives of the area’s osprey population, conservation efforts throughout Sussex County, and the importance of protecting local wildlife and habitats.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable evening celebrating one of the Inland Bays’ most iconic birds.
Annual
Meeting
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park held their Annual Meeting on February 21 at the Biden Environmental Center.
Members gathered for a productive session that included the election of the 2026 Board of Directors.
Votes were cast to renew current board members Jeff Underwood (President), MJ Candaux (Merchandise), and Suzanne Langwell (Marketing and Media), and to confirm continued service of Tim McDermott and Susan Giordano following their mid-year appointments.
Members also considered new nominees Tony Buffkin (Webmaster) and Becky Brasington Clark (Grants Committee).
The meeting offered a valuable opportunity for members to engage in leadership decisions and reaffirm their commitment to the park.
Winter Birds of Southern Delaware
At our annual meeting, guest speaker Ian Stewart shared tips for supporting winter birds and highlighted his favorite birding spots in lower Delaware.
To help birds in winter, provide food like black oil sunflower seeds, suet cakes, shel peanuts, and mealworms.
Planting native wildflowers, such Purple Coneflower and Brown-eyed Susan, can also support local wildlife while offering seeds.
Water is crucial; a bird bath with a heater can keep water accessible.
For birdwatching, Cape Henlopen State Park and Indian River Inlet are standout locations for various species, including Snow Buntings and Great Cormorants.