Hart-Miller Island
Maryland · Northeast
About This Location
Hart-Miller Island is a productive birding destination in Maryland, with 309 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Mallard 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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
California Gull
Larus californicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
American Black Duck
Redhead
Tufted Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Common Gallinule
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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