Atlantic horseshoe crab Limulus polyphemus
Delaware Bay hosts one of Earth's great horseshoe crab spawns each spring.
Best months: May · Jun
Spawns en masse each spring; tied to red-knot migration
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Half the joy of a Delaware RV trip is what you might see along the way. Here are the iconic animals worth looking for — the best months to catch them, the RV-friendly habitats where you have a real chance, and how to watch from a respectful distance so wildlife stays wild. All facts come from state and federal wildlife agencies.
Delaware Bay hosts one of Earth's great horseshoe crab spawns each spring.
Best months: May · Jun
Spawns en masse each spring; tied to red-knot migration
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