Elliott Island Road
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Elliott Island Road is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Tundra Swan (Whistling)
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Black-necked Stilt
Long-billed Dowitcher
Lesser Yellowlegs
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Dunlin
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Forster's Tern
Snowy Egret
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Harrier
American Crow
Fish Crow
Tree Swallow
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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