Coastal birding habitat

Assateague I. National Seashore - OSV Zone

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Assateague I. National Seashore - OSV Zone is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 230 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/14/20265298 Lakeview Road1 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

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

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

Great Egret

14/15/2026

Brown Pelican

44/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/15/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

34/15/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/15/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

24/15/2026

Common Grackle

304/15/2026

Canada Goose

24/14/2026

Mallard

14/14/2026

American Black Duck

34/14/2026

Bufflehead

184/14/2026

American Oystercatcher

24/14/2026

Willet

54/14/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

44/14/2026

Laughing Gull

54/14/2026

American Herring Gull

24/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

14/14/2026

Forster's Tern

64/14/2026

Royal Tern

14/14/2026

Common Loon

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 - OSV Zone for birding?
The best months to visit Assateague I. National Seashore - OSV Zone for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Assateague I. National Seashore - OSV Zone?
Notable species at Assateague I. National Seashore - OSV Zone include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Assateague I. National Seashore - OSV Zone?
Birding at Assateague I. National Seashore - OSV Zone is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Assateague I. National Seashore - OSV Zone?
Assateague I. National Seashore - OSV Zone offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.