Assateague State Park
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Assateague State Park is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 275 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black Scoter, Bufflehead, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Common Yellowthroat (trichas Group)
Geothlypis trichas
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Brown Thrasher
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Tree Swallow
Field Sparrow
American Black Duck
American Oystercatcher
Great Black-backed Gull
Forster's Tern
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Maryland Birding Guide
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