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
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Willet
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Least Bittern
Snowy Egret
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
European Starling
Seaside Sparrow
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
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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