Assateague State Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Assateague State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 275 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black Scoter, Bufflehead, and Ring-billed Gull among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Scoter
Bufflehead
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Horned Lark
Northern Mockingbird
Dark-eyed Junco
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Maryland Birding Guide
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