Coastal birding habitat

Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet)

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet) is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/18/2026Sassafras Landing Road, Frankford, Delaware, US (38.5, -75.089)1 observed

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

7/17/2026Assawoman Canal South of Kent Avenue2 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/10/2026Tern Raft1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

7/10/2026Assateague State Park2 observed

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

7/9/2026Assateague I. NS--OSV Zone2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/9/2026Sunset Island, Ocean City, MD1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Laughing Gull

357/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

37/13/2026

American Herring Gull

77/13/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

27/13/2026

Least Tern

27/13/2026

Forster's Tern

127/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

277/13/2026

Brown Pelican

87/13/2026

Osprey

47/13/2026

House Finch

17/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

37/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet) for birding?
The best months to visit Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet)?
Notable species at Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet) include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet)?
Birding at Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet)?
Assateague I. National Seashore - North End (from State Park to Inlet) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.