Designates the Red Knot as the official migratory bird of Delaware.
The bill amends Title 29 of the Delaware Code to designate the Red Knot as the official migratory bird of Delaware. The Red Knot, a sandpiper with distinctive red plumage, is noted for its extensive migration of up to 9,000 miles annually. Delaware's bays are highlighted as a crucial stopover for these birds during their spring migration, with up to 90% of the Red Knot subspecies Rufa found there on a single day. Horseshoe crab eggs serve as a vital food source for the Red Knots, underscoring their ecological importance to Delaware's bays and wetlands.
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