Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail)

Maryland · Northeast

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Habitat

WetlandCoastal

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail) is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 281 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Great Blue Heron Red-winged Blackbird Mallard Green Heron Virginia Rail

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

4/17/2026Colbourne Mill Rd, Salisbury US-MD 38.29353, -75.448022 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

4/17/2026Birch Backyard1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

4/16/2026Figgs Landing Rd.1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

4/15/2026White Horse Park, Berlin US-MD 38.39867, -75.159781 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/15/2026Bear Swamp1 observed

Common Yellowthroat (trichas Group)

Geothlypis trichas

4/14/2026Atlantic White Cedar2 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

4/14/2026Colbourne Mill Rd.1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/12/2026Pocomoke SF--Blades Road3 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

4/12/2026Nassawango Creek--Mt. Olive Church (TNC)1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

4/11/2026Assateague I. NS--Pine Tree1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

4/11/2026Nassawango Creek--Mt. Olive Church (TNC)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

84/6/2026

American Oystercatcher

24/6/2026

Common Loon

14/6/2026

Great Egret

14/6/2026

Brown Pelican

34/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/6/2026

Birding Tips

1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail)?▼

Notable species at Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail) include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland, coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail)?▼

Birding at Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail)?▼

Assateague I. National Seashore - Bayside peninsula (point, campground & marsh trail) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.