Wye Island
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Wye Island is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Mourning Dove 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
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Brown Thrasher
Eastern Bluebird
Northern Cardinal
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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Maryland Birding Guide
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