The first Black Birders Week bird walk in Delaware was held on May 31, 2023 at Curtis Mill Park in Newark. The event was organized by Tracey Duffy (standing, in yellow shirt) of Outdoor Afro Delaware. Troy Bynum of Audubon Wyncote (kneeling, in center) and Steve Cottrell of Delaware Audubon (kneeling, on right) helped guide the walk. Herb White (standing, on far right), Superintendent of Newark Parks, helped to explain the vegetation in the park. Also participating were Robin Roberts, Rae Whatley, Gayle Jones, and Sidney Williamson with her two children.

35 bird species were found during the late afternoon field trip. Highlighs included Great Egret, Green Heron, Baltimore Oriole, Warbling Vireo, Killdeer, and two Red-tailed Hawks. Over 120 nesting Purple Martins were observed flying to and from the Delaware Audubon-managed colony there, the largest in New Castle County.

The walk was part of the fourth annual Black Birders Week, a series of events nationwide from May 28 to June 3 aimed at highlighting Black nature enthusiasts and increasing the visibility of Black birders, who face unique challenges and risks when engaging in outdoor activities. This was the first held in Delaware, and it represents the start of an annual tradition.