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

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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/12/2026Assawoman Wildlife Area1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

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

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

4/11/2026WICOMICO: Bear Swamp North1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

4/11/2026Assawoman Wildlife Area1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

4/11/2026Assawoman Wildlife Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/14/2026

Laughing Gull

24/14/2026

American Herring Gull

14/14/2026

Tricolored Heron

24/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/14/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

24/14/2026

Carolina Chickadee

14/14/2026

Tufted Titmouse

24/14/2026

Carolina Wren

14/14/2026

American Goldfinch

24/14/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/14/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/14/2026

Ovenbird

24/14/2026

Pine Warbler

14/14/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/14/2026

Mallard

34/14/2026

Bufflehead

14/14/2026

Mourning Dove

14/14/2026

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.