Hart-Miller Island
Maryland · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Hart-Miller Island is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 309 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Mallard 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
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Brant
Branta bernicla
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Brant (Pale-bellied)
Branta bernicla
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)
Anas crecca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Fish Crow
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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