Maryland · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
Taylor's Island is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Eastern Bluebird among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
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Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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