Figgs Landing Road

Maryland · Northeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Figgs Landing Road is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/5/20263461 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, Maryland, US (38.127, -75.455)1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

3/5/2026Queen Sound Landing1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/4/2026Ocean City Inlet1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

2/24/2026Ocean City Inlet1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

2/24/2026Ocean City Inlet1 observed

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

Parking

Trails

More in Maryland

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Maryland's premier birding refuge with nesting Bald Eagles and vast tidal marshes.

Rock Creek Park

DC's largest urban forest with spring warbler migration, breeding owls, and Pileated Woodpeckers.

C&O Canal National Historical Park

184-mile riparian corridor along the Potomac with exceptional spring warbler diversity and Bald Eagles.

Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Figgs Landing Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Figgs Landing Road for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Figgs Landing Road?▼

Notable species at Figgs Landing Road include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Figgs Landing Road?▼

Birding at Figgs Landing Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Figgs Landing Road?▼

Figgs Landing Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.