The Murderkill River is very similar to the St. Jones River, each entering the Delaware Bay about a half mile apart at Bowers Beach. This route begins at Killen Pond, one of the prettiest and least developed ponds in Delaware that is well worth exploring. Approaching Frederica, the marsh completely inherits the river for good. Reed grass is most of what you will see, the section is fairly undisturbed, and opportunities for bird-watching are abundant.