Ocean City - Sunset Park
Maryland · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Ocean City - Sunset Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, and American Robin 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
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
American Robin
House Sparrow
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
American Oystercatcher
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Bald Eagle
Fish Crow
European Starling
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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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