Coastal birding habitat

Hart-Miller Island

Maryland · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

April-May, September-October

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

7/21/2026East West Blvd, W of Rustling Oaks Dr3 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

7/21/2026Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

7/21/2026Masonville Cove1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/21/2026Sandy Point State Park3 observed

Greater White-fronted x Canada Goose (hybrid)

Anser albifrons x Branta canadensis

7/21/2026Sandy Point State Park1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/20/2026100 Warner Drive, Chestertown, Maryland, US (39.231, -76.068)2 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

7/20/2026Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour4 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/16/2026Chesapeake Farms Habitat (Auto) Tour1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/15/2026I-895 S, Brooklyn US-MD 39.23069, -76.622811 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

7/15/2026Sandy Point State Park1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Green-winged Teal (American)

Anas crecca

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island2 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island2 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/14/2026Hart-Miller Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

67/14/2026

Wood Duck

27/14/2026

Mallard

157/14/2026

Tufted Duck

17/14/2026

Common Gallinule

17/14/2026

American Avocet

107/14/2026

Killdeer

17/14/2026

Semipalmated Plover

17/14/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

37/14/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/14/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

37/14/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

47/14/2026

Laughing Gull

37/14/2026

Ring-billed Gull

87/14/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

67/14/2026

Caspian Tern

47/14/2026

Forster's Tern

17/14/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

37/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/14/2026

Great Egret

37/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hart-Miller Island for birding?
The best months to visit Hart-Miller Island for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Hart-Miller Island?
Notable species at Hart-Miller Island include Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, American Black Duck, Northern Pintail. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hart-Miller Island?
Birding at Hart-Miller Island is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Hart-Miller Island?
Hart-Miller Island offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.