Wetland birding habitat

E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Green-winged Teal 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

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/18/2026Coastal Forest WMA tract #508 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

4/18/2026Farlow Road1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/18/2026Farlow Road1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/18/2026Chincoteague NWR--Visitor Center1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/18/2026Chincoteague NWR--Woodland Trail1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

4/18/2026Pitts Landing1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

4/18/2026Chincoteague NWR--Beach3 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Tundra Swan

804/18/2026

Killdeer

14/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

2504/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/18/2026

White-eyed Vireo

24/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/18/2026

Eastern Bluebird

14/18/2026

American Goldfinch

24/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/18/2026

Northern Parula

24/18/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

34/18/2026

Canada Goose

104/18/2026

Wood Duck

14/18/2026

Northern Bobwhite

54/18/2026

Wild Turkey

34/18/2026

Mourning Dove

34/18/2026

Willet

24/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

34/18/2026

Laughing Gull

94/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North for birding?
The best months to visit E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North?
Notable species at E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Green-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North?
Birding at E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North?
E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area - North offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.