Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Maryland · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Wood Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Bald Eagle
Birding Tips
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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.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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